Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails) (Seasonal)

The anticipated seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region is March - 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: Day-to-day leadership of up to fifteen employee trail crew, volunteers, and youth conservation crews in trail construction and maintenance projects in the front country and back country settings, masonry, rigging, and motor vehicle trail maintenance related operations. Projects include repairing dry-laid rock retaining walls, tread replacement and grading of ADA trails, bridge construction and cleaning and/or replacing water bars. Responsible for the quality, quantity and safety of work performed under his/her leadership and for communicating progress reports on all assigned projects to the Trails Supervisor. Clearing trails of downed timber and debris using crosscuts and chainsaws; removing snow. Administrative duties such as estimating and budgeting, keeping detailed records, maintaining accurate paper and electronic files for safety documentation; purchasing, time keeping and other matters. Physical Effort: Heavy physical effort is required in bending, lifting, and using hand and power tools in trail work. As examples of typical strenuous activity, incumbent: Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing over 100 lbs., must carry and roll rocks and logs, move rocks of several tons with rock bars, use hammers to crush or shape rock, and use shovel and other hand tools 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 live and work out-of-doors on projects in mountainous terrain at elevations between 2,000 to 10,000 ft in all extremes of adverse weather conditions. Trail work is dusty, and hazardous conditions may exist when moving rocks and logs, working in and around rockslide areas, working around livestock or explosives, falling and bucking trees, and working around rigging equipment and 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 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. Occupancy of government quarters is required. 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. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. Overnight backcountry travel (up to 75% or greater) may be required depending on location. Some locations may require Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. 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.