A Park Ranger leads informational programs for park visitors about the history and environmental features of public parks, and promote awareness of protecting park land. Welcomes and provides assistance to park visitors, assists with educational programs, oversees park events and activities and patrols park land.
The Trails and Open Space Resource Specialist plays an essential role in keeping Park City's trails and open space properties safe, functional, and accessible. The Trails and Open Space Resource Specialist oversees the implementation of a variety of land management projects, provides educational support to the public, maintains relationships with internal and external partners, monitors day-to-day trail usage, and performs other administrative duties.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Provides a variety of services to the public, including but not limited to de-escalation of user conflicts, education regarding wayfinding, land use rules, and trail etiquette, and administration of first aid when needed. Interacts and communicates in a positive, professional manner with trails and open space users. Monitors Park City's trails and open space properties by patrolling front country and backcountry areas via hiking, biking, skiing, and driving. Supports specific programs areas in the implementation, maintenance, and tracking of land management projects such as wildfire fuel reduction, noxious weed control, asset protection, grant administration, and other program areas as needed. Provides oversight of contracts, vendors, proposals, and budgets. Assists the Parking Department and Law Enforcement with parking violations at trailheads, special event support, signage, etc. Performs a variety of tasks such as trail maintenance, installation and maintenance of signage, bike racks, wayfinding markings, and other trailhead infrastructure, and operating off-highway vehicles and some heavy machinery. Drafts detailed reports for civil enforcement, maintenance, staff updates, and communicating with stakeholders. Develops relationships with internal and external partners such as other government entities, land trusts, key stakeholders, etc. All other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
2 years experience in Outdoor Recreation or a related field such as environmental education, natural resource management, travel and tourism industry, and/or outdoor industry. Experience working independently and communicating in remote environments. A valid Driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2 years of experience in grant writing, trail building, and project and/or contract involvement. 2 years of experience patrolling and/or monitoring trails and/or open space via hiking, biking, skiing, and/or driving. Knowledge of government regulations and operations. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), field maps, and/or other land wayfinding applications. Certifications relevant to trails and open space such as Wilderness First Responder / aid, Avalanche training, OHV, Red Card, etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Challenging environments and rugged terrain requiring fitness for performing physically demanding tasks such as monitoring Park City's trails and open space properties via hiking, biking, skiing, and driving. Work is typically performed primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75lbs. Frequent exposure to stressful situations when working with members of the public when providing education, conducting civil enforcement, de-escalating user conflicts, etc. Must communicate effectively with individuals from diverse organizations and backgrounds. Use of equipment including City vehicles, off-highway vehicles, chainsaws, and hand tools, in adherence with the appropriate safety protocols is required. Amplified noise levels may occur when using machinery or tools. Hard hats, safety vests and other safety equipment are required when working around and under equipment and buildings, as well as moving vehicles and equipment on streets, parks, and fields. May require small amounts of travel to and from meetings, trainings, and conferences. Non-traditional working hours which may include holidays, evenings, and weekends.
