Park & Recreation Specialist 1 - Regional Trails ...

NY HELP No Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Park & Recreation Specialist 1 - Regional Trails Coordinator Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade Hourly Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $25.74 to $25.74 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Rockland Street Address Palisades Region 3006 Seven Lakes Drive City Bear Mountain State NY Zip Code 10911 Duties Description The Regional Trails Coordinator is a full-time, temporary position that will assist in the management of some of the most diverse and popular trails in the New York State Parks system. The positionu2019s responsibilities will extend throughout the Palisades Region of New York State Parks, which includes 29 parks and historic sites across Rockland, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties. Palisades has the greatest mileage of trails of any State Park Region in NY and greets some 5 million visitors annually. This positionu2019s responsibilities are wide-ranging, with the primary goal of implementing trail improvement projects that enhance regional trail resources. The successful candidate will coordinate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and partners including NY State Park staff both in the Region and in Albany, Palisades Interstate Park Commission staff, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, the Open Space Institute, and others. This position will supervise the Trail Crew Leader year-round and regional trail crew throughout the field season, typically May-August. There will also be administrative work including budgeting, invoicing, assisting in the coordination of environmental reviews. This positionu2019s duties will require work on uneven and steep terrain, carrying and moving tools, materials, and equipment of up to 50 lbs. or more, and work in inclement weather.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the overall direction of the Park Operations Manager 2, M-2, the selected candidateu2019s duties will include, but not be limited to:u2022 Coordinate with partner organizations, friends groups, and volunteers on a variety of initiatives. u2022 Serve as point of contact for partners implementing trail projects across the region. u2022 Develop and implement trail projects identified in Park Master Plans and Trails Plans. u2022 Oversee and assist the Trail Crew Leader with staffing, supervision, training, and management of regional trail crew for field season operations and trail projects.u2022 Inventory, assess, and analyze regional trail network conditions, needs, uses, and more, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software. Prepare and deliver reports related to these analyses. u2022 Request funding for trail projects through NY State Parks funding process and via other governmental and private sources. Track payments and budgets and working closely with the Statewide Trails Planner on agency priorities. u2022 Submit and coordinate State Environmental Quality Review with support from Regional Environmental Analysts and Biologists.u2022 Implement trail projects funded through outside sources. Oversee and manage contractor-led trail projects including the Backcountry Trail Crew. u2022 Document progress of trail projects for quarterly and annual reports.u2022 Oversee and/or perform a variety of hands-on trail improvement projects, including trail sign installation and new trail construction.u2022 Keep an inventory and conduct routine maintenance of tools and equipment.u2022 Oversee and enforce applicable safety regulations and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).u2022 Work effectively in a team setting and demonstrate flexibility in tasks and schedules.u2022 Adhere to the agencyu2019s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in maintenance, construction, landscaping, business operations, park operations, or in an organized recreation program. Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS: u2022 Must possess and maintain a valid driveru2019s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.u2022 Experience managing and coordinating budgets, including timely payment of invoices.u2022 Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.u2022 Experience with handheld GPS, data collection and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:u2022 At least one year of experience supervising multiple people in a work environment.u2022 At least two years of experience conducting trail work, including sustainable trail construction, tread and drainage improvements, and trail corridor maintenance.u2022 At least one year of experience using and maintaining hand and power tools.u2022 Experience with leadership, communication, time management, project management, and problem solving.u2022 Working knowledge of sustainable trail building techniques.u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in environmental science, forestry, outdoor recreation, wildlife, fisheries, biology, Geography/GIS, urban or regional planning, landscape architecture, or an equivalent discipline.BENEFITS: This position has the option to join the NYS Employeeu2019s Retirement System and is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Personnel Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street Palisades Region 3006 Seven Lakes Drive City Bear Mountain State NY Zip Code 10911 Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agencyu2019s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your regionu2019s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at Please forward your application and resume to with the subject line u201cPR Spec 1 u2013 Palisades Regional Trails Coordinatoru201d. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email the above address. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

Created: 2026-03-19