Agency Transportation, Department of

　　Title Tree Pruner

　　Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

　　Salary Grade 08

　　Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

　　Salary Range From $50880 to $55886 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? Yes

　　Compressed workweek allowed? No

　　Telecommuting allowed? No

　　County Oneida

　　Street Address 2436 Chenango Rd

　　City Utica

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 13502

　　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 $50,880. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $41,880 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) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]. 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.

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

　　Name HR Canvassing

　　Telephone 315-793-2389

　　Fax 315-793-2390

　　Email Address [email protected]

　　Address

　　Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 2

　　207 Genesee Street

　　City Utica

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 13501

　　Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R2-24-13 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than June 30, 2024 to:PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: [email protected] or FAX: (315)793-2390NYS Department of TransportationHR - Canvassing207 Genesee StreetUtica, NY 13501