Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Generalist - Bear Mountain State Park

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $52356 to $63157 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (May vary and include weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.)

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Bear Mountain

StateNY

Zip Code10911

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 1, SG-14 or higher-level designee, the incumbent will perform dam maintenance as well as operate and assist in maintaining heavy equipment for the regional maintenance department located at Bear Mountain State Park. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Operate dozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, mowers, etc.
• Haul work materials and complete equipment layout for each assignment.
• Maintain and repair equipment, including snow removal equipment.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, portable power tools, chainsaws, and construction equipment appropriate to the work assigned for skilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair, installation, and construction; troubleshoot and make necessary repairs when completing assigned tasks.
• Assist in planning and laying out projects; read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment as well as less complex engine and component repair.
• Supervise and train lower-level staff as needed, ensuring that instructions have been followed and the quality of work is satisfactory.
• Work effectively in a team setting and demonstrate flexibility in tasks and schedules.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience* in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would 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.

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


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.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess a valid Class B* Commercial Driver’s License with an airbrake endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.***
• Must possess a valid Class A* Commercial Driver’s License with an airbrake endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.***
• Must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in assigned craft.
• Must complete chainsaw 101 training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have knowledge of dam maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Must be able to work the following schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00AM-3:30PM, may vary to include occasional weekends, nights, and holidays.
***Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug, and alcohol testing.

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

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 Leave

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Location Pay:
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($48,956) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($59,757) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).

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

Contact Information

Name William Caropelo

Telephone

Fax

Email Address William.Caropelo@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Bear Mountain State Park

P.O. Box 427

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

 

Notes on ApplyingIf 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 William Caropelo. You can email your application and resume to William.Caropelo@parks.ny.gov with the Subject line “Trades Generalist” or by mail to William Caropelo, Maintenance Supervisor, Bear Mountain State Park, PO Box 427, Bear Mountain, NY 10911-0427.

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.