What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Generalist (2 Postions) position at State of New York - Environmental Conservation, Department of?
Duties Description The Trades Generalists perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled activities in one or more trades in response to maintenance program requirements.
Trades Generalists are assigned where the organization of work and the maintenance program require the flexibility afforded by this classification.
Incumbents work with and support employees whose positions are classified in specific trades.
Trades Generalists, like other journey-level employees, plan and lay out construction, repair, and maintenance projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
Will be required to operate packer trucks, pumper trucks, bucket and services trucks, and single & dual axel dump trucks.
Incumbents may be required to supervise other employees on projects and are expected to do so in a professional and efficient manner.
The successful candidate must be flexible with their schedule and be available for overtime and emergency response when needed.
Other duties as assigned.
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. Must obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction.
Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Weekends and holidays may be required.
Must be available for emergency response.
Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.
Must successfully complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training course and all other required training.
Must obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction.
Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
- Shift & Geographic pay differentials
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: equity@dec.ny.gov.
Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Salary : $52,694 - $64,321