TRAIL CREW LEADER POSITION OPEN

POSITION TITLE: WCCC Mesa County Trail Crew Leader

SUMMARY

The Western Colorado Conservation Corps Trail Crew Leader is a seasonal position responsible for overseeing trail maintenance duties in Mesa County.  Projects will include technical rockwork, revegetation, erosion control, tread construction, social trail closures, vegetation management, and other responsibilities as assigned. The Trail Crew Leader will work with the Mesa County Trails Coordinator, WCCC staff, Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA), Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, local municipal staff, volunteers, and members of the public.

LOCATION

The WCCC Trail Crew Specialist will work on all non-motorized trails throughout Mesa County, including the three main BLM managed trail systems in the Grand Valley. 2021 work will include Forest Service managed trails at higher elevations during the summer months.  

COMPENSATION

$20.00/hr.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance active after 60 days of employment

PROGRAM DATES

September 28th, 2020-November 19th, 2020. 2021 dates will begin in February and go through November. If mutually agreed upon, Crew Leader will return for 2021 season and beyond. Schedule will consist of 4-10-hour days, primarily Monday-Thursday from 7-5.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution

  • Maintain non-motorized trails per specifications and client expectations

  • Perform and inspect work for compliance with terms and specifications

  • Work independently in a variety of situations

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Broad experience in trail maintenance and construction of single-track, predominantly mountain-bike, trail

  • Experience leading a team in all types of trail maintenance and construction activities

  • Knowledge of standardized trail maintenance and construction practices, techniques, and methods set forth in documents such as BLM’s Guidelines for a Quality Trail Experience

  • Experience working with land management agencies and other government entities

  • Several years of demonstrated experience with hand tools, power equipment, and heavy machinery directly related to trail maintenance and construction

  • An ability to oversee three team members and groups of volunteers

  • Understanding of modern trail design techniques

  • Strong communication (written and verbal) skills

  • Personable and able to work within a customer service-based environment that involves routine interaction with the public as an informational resource regarding trail safety, etiquette, navigation, wildlife impact, leave no trace ethics, etc.

  • Ability to work outdoors for long hours, performing manual labor in all types of conditions

  • Competency to make judgment calls in the field around necessary trail improvements and diagnose problems

  • Possess a strong attention to detail

  • Ability to use web-based apps to document work and record hours

  • Preferred mountain biking experience with knowledge of desirable trail characteristics in the local high desert and montane environment

  • Positive attitude with versatility to adapt to a changing work environment

  • Manage tool and vehicle maintenance

  • U.S. Citizenship w/ required forms of identification

  • Able to pass a pre-service National Criminal History check (State, Sex Offender, and Federal)

  • Leader must be 21 years of age or older with clean driving record 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, crouch, climb and squat

  • Frequently required to walk on uneven or unstable surfaces

  • Frequently required to hike or bike 1-4 miles a day, occasionally upwards of 8-10 miles. 

  • Frequently required to travel and work remotely

  • Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

  • Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

  • Frequent exposure to heat and cold

  • Frequently/occasionally required to lift and carry up to 100 pounds

  • Occasionally required to mountain bike trail ride 25+ miles a day

  • Occasionally required to work in wet and/or humid conditions

  • Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts

  • Occasionally work in high, precarious places

  • Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals

  • Continually exposed to outside weather conditions

  • Will need to use GPS unit, Clinometer, and Mountain Bike (must have own mountain bike)

  • Willingness to camp and travel during work week 

Interested? Apply Now!

To apply, please submit an updated resume, letter of interest, and any relevant project work or portfolio to tweimer@mesapartners.org. 

The Western Colorado Conservation Corps of Partners is an equal opportunity employer.  This program is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion. 

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