Contact Name: Houston Ward
Company/Organization/Agency: Five Rivers MetroParks
Address: 409 E. Monument Ave, Dayton, oh 45409 United States
Email Address: houston.ward@metroparks.org
Contact Phone: (937) 275-7275
Job Title: Trail Specialist
Job Description: SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing technical trailbuilding and maintenance assistance to staff and lead trail workdays within assigned areas; in addition to providing training for staff and volunteers on trail maintenance and construction best practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Provides training and technical assistance to staff and volunteer crews engaged in trail maintenance, park maintenance, and conservation activities in FRMP facilities, including regularly scheduled inspection and maintenance of assigned hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails, including: trail tread and moisture content; de-berming; armoring and bridge conditions; signage; clearing downed trees; mowing; litter pickup; line trimming; drainage features; impacts to natural resources; and maintaining trail corridor to operational standards.
Responsible for volunteer engagement related to trail maintenance and upkeep.
Plans projects, prioritizes jobs, coordinates with supervisors to secure adequate equipment, tools, and staffing to ensure projects can be satisfactorily completed.
Working with Park Managers and the Conservation Supervisor in assigned area, delivers plans for trail projects to the Trail Committee for review and approval. Serves as a member of the Trail Committee and provides technical information and support to aid in the prioritization of projects.
Monitors trails within assigned areas for proper and/or unauthorized use; completes regular trail assessments and inspections; determines trail conditions; and communicates to his/her supervisor or the Marketing and Pubic Engagement Department regarding public notification of trail use status.
Clears and constructs new trail and reroutes existing trails and assists in the layout and design of such trails, as directed by the Trail Committee.
Leads the construction of trail structures including bridges, staircases, fences, retaining walls and boardwalks, on approved trail projects.
Maintains knowledge of industry best practices for sustainable trail building and maintenance.
Operates and trains others in the operation of the trail building equipment.
Ensures all back-country camp-sites connected to trails are maintained and secure, as necessary.
Performs landscape and other maintenance duties including: mowing, trimming, weeding, watering, planting, pruning, weed control, snow removal, cleaning restroom facilities, as needed. Applies chemical herbicides as required.
Enforces safety regulations.
Works with contractors, staff and volunteers, to accomplish the goals of FRMP.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in creating and maintaining a quality experience for all park visitors.
Assists with budgets, maintains records, and prepares reports.
Orders, purchases and acquires materials and supplies, as needed.
Ability to plan, organize and work effectively with diverse groups, including committees, volunteers and staff.
Interacts with the public to provide information, assistance and interpretation of trail building techniques, trail use, and amenities along trail corridors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Computer; printer; calculator; copier; fax machine; telephone; postage machine and other standard office equipment. Clinometer, mobile mapping equipment, tractor, riding and push mowers, backhoe, trimmer, chipper, chain saw, loader, skid steer, excavator, utility vehicles, welding equipment, air compressors, hand tools and other grounds and building maintenance tools and equipment, as needed.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
None
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A combination of appropriate education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with post-secondary coursework in Natural Resources Management or a related field and at least two-years of experience with sustainable trail building and design. Experience with hiking, cycling, mountain biking, and horseback riding, preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Ohio Driver’s License which meets Five Rivers MetroParks’ insurance carrier guidelines.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License with air brake endorsement or willingness and ability to obtain within two year of employment
Valid Ohio Pesticide applicator license or willingness and ability to obtain within two year of employment.
First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required and Wilderness First Aid within two years of employment.
JOB COMPETENCIES
Employees who are successful in performing this job typically exhibit the following competencies.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to communicate effectively with job contacts.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and experience in park management operations
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
Ability to apply supervisory principles and practices to practical work situations.
Computer skills: All components of and intermediate level of competency of Microsoft Office and other job-related software.
An appreciation for natural environment and understanding of land management concepts
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands are representative of those that are typically performed by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. These physical demands are not considered to be job qualification requirements, but rather helps identify where and how a reasonable accommodation may be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties due to a disability covered by the ADA.
Regularly walks; uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaches with hands and arms; climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; and talks and hears. Regularly stands and sits. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to operate a mountain or road bike at intermediate levels in advanced riding terrain in a variety of riding conditions. Ability to ride and or walk for 2-3 hours at one time at a fairly high level of cardiovascular exertion.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold and seasonal high temperatures for prolonged periods. The employee is frequently exposed to
moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.
RELATIONSHIPS & CONTACTS
Regular contact with staff, volunteers, vendors, and the public.
Job Start Date: 5/1/2022
Application Deadline: 4/1/2022
Additional Information: https://www.metroparks.org/about/careers/