Tree Pruner (Region 2 - Oneida County) - State of New york : Job Details

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/08/24

Applications Due12/31/24

Vacancy ID162528

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NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleTree Pruner (Region 2 - Oneida County)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade08

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $52136 to $57294 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 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address 2436 Chenango Road

City Utica

StateNY

Zip Code13502

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 Perform a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of trees under supervision including but no

limited to the following: climb trees to be pruned or trimmed; rig ropes and tackle for self, tools and for

removing parts of tree; cut down trees using chain or hand saws; maintain tools and equipment; may

operate motor vehicles and light construction equipment occasionally.

* The candidate shall be required to perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location.*

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 this position is $52,316. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $43,136 with an

additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

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) ###-#### or via email at [email protected].

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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.

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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.

PER-JPV (9/2023-V1.7

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

Name NYSDOT - Human Resources

Telephone (315)###-####

Fax (315)###-####

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 207 Genesee Street

City Utica

State NY

Zip Code 13501

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with

the Notice Number R2-24-53 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest

no later than December 31, 2024 to:

PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: [email protected] or FAX: (315)###-####

NYS Department of Transportation

HR - Canvassing

207 Genesee Street

Utica, NY 13501