NY HELP No Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Scaler (Ropes Access Technician) Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade Hourly Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $38.32 to $38.32 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Other (see below) "Other" Explanation Evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 12 AM To 11:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Niagara Street Address 3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive City Niagara Falls State NY Zip Code 14305 Duties Description The Scaler (Ropes Access Technician) will be responsible for conducting technical ropes access operations in accordance with safety regulations and team procedures. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:• Performing rock scaling and stabilization work, including hazard mitigation along cliffs, gorges, and trails.• Conducting inspections, maintenance, and repairs on infrastructure such as bridges, walls, and overlooks using rope access techniques.• Removing loose rock, trees, and other hazards to ensure public safety.• Assisting in environmental and conservation projects, such as invasive species removal and habitat restorations that require ropes access.• Rigging and operating fall protection and ropes access systems safely and efficiently.• Conducting pre-job safety assessments, equipment inspections, and job hazard analyses.• Participating in emergency response and rescue operations as needed.• Transporting and maintaining tools, materials, and safety equipment necessary for rope access work.• This position involves the ability to work in extreme outdoor conditions, including steep terrain, variable weather, and remote locations.• Lifting and carrying heavy equipment and working for extended periods at height.• Adhering to all NYS Parks safety standards and policies. Minimum Qualifications Must be able to descend vertical surfaces while wearing a harness and carrying equipment; and have six months experience working at great heights. Additional Comments PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:• A high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma• Two years of experience in industrial rope access, rock scaling, or related fields such as tree work, bridge maintenance, or structural inspections utilizing rope access techniques.OPERATIONAL NEEDS:• Must possess or obtain a SPRAT (Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians) Level 1 or higher certification and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.• Must participate in and pass all skill maneuvers at the NYS Parks Rope Access Academy.• Must obtain medical clearance (physical) and pass the department’s physical fitness exam as a condition of employment.• Must possess and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Sheila McCaffrey Telephone Fax Email Address Employment@parks.ny.gov Address Street 3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive City Niagara Falls State NY Zip Code 14305 Notes on Applying TO APPLY:If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at: FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Niagara.pdfPlease forward your application and resume, if available, to Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line” Ropes Access Team/PRA 7”.Join our team! Come see why it's great to work for New York State Parks!https://parks.ny.gov/employment/