Four years of full-time experience* in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Duties Description In this position, the Trades Generalist's responsibilities include:
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Perform motor equipment operation and repair as a secondary skill.
• Operate tractor trailers, dozer, front-end loaders, pavers, backhoes, crane, road graders, refuse packers, septic trucks, etc.
• Complete roadway work, including repairing and replacing culvert pipe and operating the paver.
• Haul work materials and complete equipment layout for each job.
• Maintain and service equipment, including equipment used during snow emergencies.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, portable power tools, chain saws, and construction equipment appropriate to the work assigned for skilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair, installation, and construction.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment as well as less complex engine and component repair of construction maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Plan and diagnose work issues; read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Supervise as needed, troubleshoot problems, and make necessary repairs to complete assigned tasks and ensure that instructions have been followed and the quality of work is satisfactory.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commerical Driver's License that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State and tank endorsement at the time of appointment as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a term and condition of employment.
Must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the craft to which assigned and have the ability to train others.
• Must be able to work independently and understand and carry out instructions.
• Must possess or obtain "Game of Logging" chainsaw safety and productivity training program within the probationary period (class availability permitting) as a term and condition of employment.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off
• CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

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

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

Name Steve Annacone

Telephone

Fax

Email Address steven.annacone@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

Notes on Applying TO APPLY:
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency's operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region's administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at https://parks.ny.gov/regions/palisades/default.aspx

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Steve Annacone. You can email your application and resume to Steven.Annacone@parks.ny.gov

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.