Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails) (Seasonal)

The anticipated seasonal entry-on-duty period April - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Leads of a trail maintenance crew providing leadership and guidance on multiple projects happening at the same time. Perform journeyman level work in trail maintenance, dry and wet stone masonry, trail construction, bridge construction and rigging tasks and provide direction, oversight and supervision to employees. Perform camp maintenance and management tasks including camp layout and all aspects of camp moves and setup. Design simple trail projects, prepare estimates for labor, supplies, materials and contracted services. Transport and operate mid-duty equipment such as skid steer tractors, mini excavators and backhoe loaders. Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in bending, lifting and using hand and power tools in trail work. Examples of typical strenuous activity include: frequently lifts and carries objects weighing over 100 pounds, must carry and roll rocks and logs, move rocks of several tons with rock bars, use hammers to crush or shape rock, and use a shovel extensively. Frequently hikes up to 20 miles daily, and must be able to do so while carrying a backpack, power and/or hand tools. Working Conditions: Incumbent must have the ability to live and work effectively in backcountry areas in close contact with small numbers of people for extended periods of time. Incumbent must life and work out-of-doors on projects in various terrain up to 13,000 feet elevation in all extremes of adverse weather conditions. Trail work is dusty, hazardous conditions may exist when moving rocks, logs, working in and around rockslide areas, working around stock, working around explosives, falling and bucking trees, and working around machinery.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit Home | E-Verify Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed. Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Occupancy of government quarters may be required. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.