Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks & Recreation Aide 4 - Taconic Region - Regional Trail Technician

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $19.04 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Tuesday - Friday. Hours are based on seasonal operational needs.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Dutchess

Street Address Taconic Regional Office

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

StateNY

Zip Code12580

Job Specifics

Duties Description Build a path, while finding yours! The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) is seeking three seasonal Trail Technicians to assist with the management of some of the most diverse and popular trails across our State Parks system. The primary responsibility of the Regional Trail Technician(s) is to work as a team in the form of a trail crew, completing trail improvement projects that enhance regional trail resources.

The position will work throughout the Taconic Region, which covers Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester counties. Each morning check-in will be in Staatsburg, NY where a state vehicle will be provided for travel to work sites.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Contributing to a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
• Performing a variety of hands-on trail construction and maintenance projects (new trail construction, stonework, carpentry, trimming, trail sign installation, and so on).
• Using and maintaining tools and equipment properly and safely.
• Operating a State provided vehicle and filling out mileage logs daily.
• Utilizing State provided Personal Protection Equipment during work tasks (hard hat, gloves, eye protection, and ear protection).
• Interacting with and educating the public when approached about work being done.
• Performing assessments of trail conditions, needs, and uses.
• Completing other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments Position Schedule and Duration:

• This is a 6 month seasonal position of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in the Parks and Recreation Aide 4 title. The position begins May 2025 and is funded through October 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of sustainable trail building techniques and Leave No Trace principles.
• Experience with outdoor labor, particularly with trail construction and maintenance, or other related experience (landscaping, carpentry, general construction, and so on).
• Experience with trail-related tools including shovels, picks, Mcleods, rock bars, loppers, and hand shears.
• Experience operating and maintaining chainsaws and heavy equipment.
• Degree in or currently enrolled in environmental science, forestry, outdoor recreation, wildlife, fisheries, biology, Geography/GIS, urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, or equivalent discipline.
• An appreciation of the natural world, as we will be spending all work hours outdoors.

Operational Needs:

• The duties of this position require you to have and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license will result in removal from this position.
• Must communicate and collaborate effectively with supervisors, fellow trail crew members, staff across the organization, and volunteers.
• Demonstrate safe working practices and perform trail work while maintaining safe working conditions.
• Work on uneven and steep terrain, carrying and moving tools, materials, and equipment of up to 50lbs independently or more as a team.
• Demonstrate attentiveness to detail while performing highly physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, and so on).
• Work independently and as part of a team depending on project needs.
• Interact with the public and professionally represent the NYS OPRHP.

Operational needs will be discussed at the time of the interview and appointment. Failure to maintain proper licensing will result in removal from this position.

NOTE: Please consider applying for this position even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications or do not currently possess the preferred skills and knowledge included in the description. NYS OPRHP values a wide range of experience and education related to this position and is committed to professional development to train employees. The successful candidate may not have all these qualifications so if you have related experience, please apply.

Benefits:

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Taconic Region

Telephone

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Taconic Regional Headquarters

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

State NY

Zip Code 12580

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the region's preferred qualifications and operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating your experience in relation to the information listed. You must put "Parks & Recreation Aide 4 - Regional Trail Technician" on the subject line of your email.

The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Devin DeSantis at (845) 889-3864 or devin.desantis@parks.ny.gov, OR Hannah Holmes at (845) 889-3855 or Hannah.holmes@parks.ny.gov.

NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.