Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails)

Department Of The Interior • Cherokee, NC

362d • $26 - $30

About The Position

This position is located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in the Facility Management Division. This is a Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment. This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 100 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 100 applicants, or 01/06/2025 is reached. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 100-applicant limit.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing over 75 pounds.
• Ability to hike up to 15 miles daily while carrying tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading diverse volunteers in trail maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment operation.
• Experience in working in backcountry areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 or more employees in trail maintenance and construction techniques.
• Recognize existing and future maintenance problems and analyze drainage patterns.
• Provide input to supervisor on trail work priorities, personnel and training recommendations, and equipment or supply needs.
• Schedule individual phases of special projects or various district projects for the season.
• Make daily on-site decisions concerning workflow and assignment of work for the crew.
• Teach and demonstrate trail maintenance and construction methods to employees and volunteers.
• Inspect all assigned equipment and vehicles to assure safe working conditions.
• Perform masonry work, primarily dry stone, in the construction and maintenance of structures.
• Perform carpentry work using heavy log and rough-sawn lumber on trail structures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make federal careers rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees