Title:  State Trail Crew Member I - Temporary

Application Deadline Date:  03/05/2026
Req ID:  54379
Department:  Forests Parks & Recreation
Location: 

Barre, VT, US

Position Type:  Temporary
Schedule Type:  Part-Time
Minimum Salary:  $18.01
Maximum Salary:  $27.78

Overview

Vermont Forests, Parks and Recreation is seeking motivated individuals excited to work outside maintaining trails on state forests and parks across the state as part of the State Trail Crew. 
Crew Members perform trail work in both backcountry and front country settings in a close-knit team of four Trail Crew Members. Work will be performed at Vermont State Parks and State Forests throughout Vermont. Duties and work projects are performed under the direction of the Trail Crew Leader with oversight by the District Trails Coordinator and/or District Recreation Representative, with the need for significant
independence interacting with the public while in the field.
FPR is recruiting Crew Members at two levels, a Crew Member I and a Crew Member II. Full details of each at the links that follow. The Crew Member II position is distinguished primarily by its oversight, trail building skills, and equipment operation duties.

 

For full details about the State Trail Crew Member I, see https://fpr.vermont.gov/document/seasonal-trail-crew-member-i-position-description
For full details about the State Trail Crew Member II, see https://fpr.vermont.gov/document/seasonal-trail-crew-member-ii-position-description
For all State Lands Management Job Opportunities, see https://fpr.vermont.gov/forests/state-forests/state-lands-management-job-opportunities

Who May Apply

This position, State Trail Crew Member I - Temporary (Job Requisition # 54379), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

Level I #54379

Level #54385

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Walter Opuszynski at walter.opuszynski@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.


Nearest Major Market: Barre
Nearest Secondary Market: Montpelier