Trail Crew Technician

County Of Albemarle•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled position that requires employees to build new multi-use trails as a key aspect of developing new parks, and in alignment with the Department’s strategic initiatives. Trails Technicians perform regular maintenance of and improvements to all existing County Parks trails. Coordinates and oversees the work of volunteers, community service workers, park visitors, outside organizations, maintenance workers and part-time workers, performing trail construction and maintenance.

Requirements

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and three years’ experience working in an outdoor setting, dealing with the public, and/or performing trail maintenance.
Thorough knowledge of best practices regarding sustainable trail construction and maintenance, as well as relevant materials and equipment;
Thorough knowledge of park and trails maintenance practices to recognize potentially hazardous conditions and proactively mitigate issues;
General knowledge of woodworking tools and techniques in order to construct park and trail amenities;
General knowledge of native and invasive plants and wildlife in order to provide environmental stewardship;
General knowledge and understanding of the responsible use and protection of the outdoor environment;
Ability to safely and efficiently operate heavy machinery, equipment, and hand tools, including frequent chainsaw usage;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and volunteers;
Ability to assist in the planning and supervision of volunteer work efforts;
Ability to interact tactfully with the public;
Ability to use GIS equipment to map trails and sensitive outdoor areas;
Ability to plan and execute complex projects with a minimum of supervision;
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and to prepare routine reports;

Nice To Haves

Certified pesticide applicator license
NRPA Certified Playground Safety Inspector license
VA Commercial Driver’s License, min. Class B

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, and constructs new, sustainable multi-use trails and greenways; Maintains, improves, and enhances existing multi-use trails and greenways;
Coordinates and manages small and large groups of volunteers performing trail maintenance, trail building projects, and construction projects;
Provides environmental stewardship; protects and preserves the historical, natural and cultural resources on County Parks property;
Responds to trail maintenance issues, recommendations, and concerns from the public and stakeholders while providing information and solutions;
Constructs and repairs park infrastructure including pedestrian bridges, boardwalks, informational wayfinding signage, kiosks, public safety fencing, and seating observation areas; Provides information and assistance to park users and seeks voluntary compliance with park rules and regulations; Operates and maintains excavation and trail building machinery
Assists or manages the proactive planning and scheduling of work necessary for proper maintenance of park buildings, grounds, facilities, athletic fields, and equipment;
Assists or performs administrative duties to include, but not limited to, time and attendance management, collection of parks data, annual evaluations of staff, short and long term strategic planning of park maintenance and future improvements, and implementing Human Resources policies and procedures;
Assists or performs routine grounds and facility safety inspections, remedies as required, trains and maintains compliance of applicable OSHA regulations, and maintains documentation
Assists or ensures proper preparations for building and shelter reservations, and special events; Trains and operates snow removal equipment, responds, and assists in coordination to all events deemed essential;
Performs other duties as required.