Trail Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direction of Park Leadership, the Trail Coordinator will be responsible for an inventory, assessment, and analysis of trail conditions, needs and uses for all trails on Cacapon Resort State Park, including improvements to signs, blazes, and wayfinding. Employees will coordinate trail rehabilitation, restoration, and potential rerouting for all hiking, bicycling, equestrian, and multi-use trails. Employees will develop trail funding proposals including grants, corporate sponsorships, and donations. Employees will work independently and collaboratively with a variety of partner groups and volunteers. Employees shall recruit, train, and manage volunteers dedicated to trail work throughout the park or forest. Employees may be assigned to supervise trail maintenance and renovation efforts of other park staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training:

Must possess working knowledge of GIS systems. A college degree in Geographical Information Systems, outdoor recreation, environmental science, landscape architecture is preferred.

Experience:

Employees shall possess two years of experience in trail maintenance work and be familiar with the US Forest Service trail guidelines, standards, and specifications or other published trail construction guidelines. Must be proficient in using various trail maintenance equipment such as vehicle with trailer, mini-excavator, utility-terrain vehicles, weed eaters, mowers, chainsaws, brush saws, pruners, rakes, mattocks, shovels, wheelbarrows, paint sprayers, etc. Experience with new trail construction and design preferred. Experience with mountain bike and NICA trail design preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

Employees must possess the ability to lead work teams, organize work, prioritize projects and complete associated administrative tasks. Employee must be able to lift heavy objects, bend and stoop, hike trails and traverse varied and uneven terrain such as hills, slopes, grades, wetlands, forested and open areas, slippery and trip hazards, including but not limited to rocks, roots, mossy stones, mud and water and loose gravel, etc. Employees shall have a personal fitness level rendering them able to work for entire days in back country terrain. Valid driver's license and some travel may be required.

Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person