Tree Pruner - Region 10

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 10/15/24 Applications Due12/31/24 Vacancy ID169778 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * Contact NY HELPNo AgencyTransportation, Department of TitleTree Pruner - Region 10 Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade08 Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $58694 to $58694 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 7:30 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? Yes Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Suffolk Street Address 250 Veterans Memorial Highway City Hauppauge StateNY Zip Code11788 Minimum Qualifications Six months of experience climbing and pruning trees AND must meet the physical and medical standards*. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. * Candidates who meet both of the following MAY be eligible to bypass the pre-employment physical: A valid CDL A or B AND a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate (MCSA 5876) that meets specific criteria which will be discussed at the time of interview. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment. Duties Description Under the direction of a Tree Pruning Supervisor, a Tree Pruner works as a member of a tree crew engaged in full-time tree operations, and uses equipment and tools such as chainsaws, climbing equipment, ropes, ladders, chippers, stump grinders and aerial boom trucks for the purposes of pruning, lopping, and felling trees along State Right of Way. Duties include but not limited to: Prunes/trims branches using climbing equipment, rigs ropes and tackle for self, tools, and for limb or tree removal, cuts down trees using chain or hand saws, operates Aerial Boom trucks, operates chippers and stump grinders, maintains equipment, performs snow and ice control related duties which include operating a large dump truck with plow and salt spreader, must have climbing and tree removal experience. Candidate selected must be able to respond to emergency call outs within one (1) hour during inclement weather, including snow and ice conditions. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations. Additional Comments The starting salary for the Tree Pruner is $58,694. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $48,294 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,400, specific to this title and location. There is also an additional location pay differential of $3,400, specific to this title and location. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Administrative Services Office Telephone (631) 952-6171 Fax (631) 952-6169 Email Address Address Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10 250 Veterans Memorial Highway City Hauppauge State NY Zip Code 11788 Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates can submit a completed application with the Notice Number R10-24-106 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2024 to: NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10 250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788 Fax: (631) 952-6169 Email: An application can be downloaded from: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at . The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled. In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

Created: 2024-11-02