Title:  Trail Coordinator I - Temporary

Overview

Assists Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation staff independently with the operation and management of state-owned trails in the District. Coordinates trail maintenance and development projects, and supervises and monitors in-house, contracted and volunteer trail crews with oversight from Recreation Specialist. May play a role in the training of the State Trail Crew (STC). Supervises the STC when operating within their assigned district.  Assists with the preparation of grants, requests for proposals, and contracts for trail projects. Duties are performed under the regular direction of the District Recreation Specialist with the need for periodic independence interacting with the public and outside service providers. Must have driver's license.

 

For a complete job description, go to https://fpr.vermont.gov/document/trail-coordinator-i-position-description

Who May Apply

This position, Trail Coordinator I - Temporary (Job Requisition #52145), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

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: Job Requisition #52145

 

Level II: Job Requisition #52146

 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact jim.duncan@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed outdoors in all types of weather. Members must demonstrate the following:
•    Lift heavy items, at times up to 50 lbs.
•    Carry heavy loads over difficult terrain in a variety of weather conditions.
•    Manual dexterity is needed to operate equipment and use tools. 
•    Camp in both front country and back country settings. 
•    Some evening or overtime work may be necessary

Minimum Qualifications

•    Education: High school diploma with field experience. Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, environmental sciences, recreation management and administration, park management and administration, engineering or related field preferred. 
•    Experience: Three years of progressive experience in trail and/or park management, development, construction, and maintenance within the State of Vermont or equivalent governmental agency or non-profit. A valid driver's license is required for travel to work sites.
•    Certificates: Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder. Chainsaw training either Game of Logging Level 1-3 or Forest Service Chainsaw training (S212). (FPR may be able to provide these trainings if needed depending on available funding). 
•    Note: Additional course work in parks, recreation, leisure facilities management, natural resources management, or a related field may be substituted for the experience on a semester for six months basis.

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.