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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleRopes Access Coordinator (Scaler) Niagara Frontier Regional Office

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $88800 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Niagara Frontier Regional Office - Prospect Park

3160 DeVeaux WOods Drive

City Niagara Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14305

Minimum Qualifications Must be able to descend vertical surfaces while wearing a harness and carrying equipment; and have six months experience working at great heights.

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

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Eight years of experience with NYS Parks, or 4 years of experience and a bachelor’s degree, that includes at least one (1) year of supervisory experience within the OPRHP Rope Access Program.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Agency Safety & Health Director 1, the Rope Access Coordinator will oversee the development, implementation, and administration of the Rope Access program across New York State Parks. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Oversee the Agency’s Rope Access program, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and regulations, including OSHA and SPRAT.
• Develop, implement, and deliver a comprehensive rope access program, including policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Inspect worksites and facilities, observe operations and work practices, and evaluate safety conditions and equipment usage.
• Ensure that hazard identification and control processes are consistently implemented to achieve safe working conditions and practices.
• Provide expert guidance to regional management on rope access and rock scaling protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate rope access team activities, including scaling operations , and communicate with regional managements and relevant outside agencies.
• Develop and deliver necessary safety training to appropriate staff. Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of all training, certifications, and program activities.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain First Aid / CPR / AED certifications as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the incumbent to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a SPRAT level 2 certification as a term and condition of employment.
• Must obtain OSHA 10 hour training and Game of Logging certification, or equivalent chainsaw training.
• Must obtain Project Management Training.
• Must be able to pass medical clearance and a physical exam.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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

Name Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12208

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/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Niagara.pdf

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line” Ropes Access Coordinator”.