Overview

This position coordinates trails program and projects in the Essex District of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Plans, develops, and coordinates trail maintenance and development projects, and supervises and monitors in-house, contracted and volunteer trail crews. May develop and coordinate a volunteer trail maintainer program on state lands. May also support the preparation of grants, requests for proposals, and contracts for trail projects. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Parks Regional Manager or State Lands Stewardship Forester, but with need for significant independence interacting with the public and outside service providers. Wilderness First Aid/Responder and CPR certifications desired, as well as chainsaw certification (Game of Logging) although these trainings may be provided by FPR if needed. Must have driver's license.

Who May Apply

This position, Trail Coordinator - Temporary (Job Requisition #50799), 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.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact jim.duncan@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.

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. Hands-on
experience with trail development, construction, and maintenance.

Certificates: Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder. Chainsaw training either Game
of Logging Level 1 and 2 or Forest Service Chainsaw training (S212). (FPR may be able to
provide these trainings if needed depending on available funding). A valid driver's license is
required for travel to work sites.

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.