Trail Specialist TERM
About The Position
The Trail Specialist will report to the Regional Manager or Director and serve as the support staff for field-based trail and conservation stewardship efforts on the Appalachian Trail. The Trail Specialist will be focused on field-based trail efforts to fully recover damage that the Appalachian Trail sustained from Hurricane Helene. The role is focused primarily in the field with ATC staff and trail club volunteers combined with some administrative duties. The Trail Specialist will coordinate closely with the local A.T. volunteer management club and other Trail partners to ensure ATC and NPS standards are achieved, and provide logistical support and technical expertise, as necessary.
Requirements
- Academic experience or course work in environmental studies, recreation management, natural resources management, forestry, or related field preferred
- Experience with rock work, advanced trail re-construction techniques (trail work experience in the eastern U.S. preferred), and/or campsite construction.
- Experience using and maintaining hand tools and power equipment.
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Self-motivated person who works well independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to effectively communicate with individuals, groups, and partners.
- Basic knowledge of Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s cooperative management system preferred.
- Comfortable working multiple days outdoors in frequently adverse weather conditions.
- Current Wilderness First-Aid, or higher, and CPR certification is preferred training is provided.
- Willingness to participate in additional required training which includes but not limited to: USFS chainsaw & crosscut saw certification, WFR/WFA, advanced rockwork, rigging, safe driving.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro/Field Maps and Survey123.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a field representative and coordinates closely with local A.T. management clubs, federal agencies, state agencies and other A.T. management partners to ensure ATC, National Park Service and US Forest Service standards are achieved on projects
- Performs detailed treadway assessments, identifies future trail work projects, and records data
- Provide guidance and ensure maintenance standards are being followed.
- Collect and maintain before and after records of each project site.
- Assist in hazard tree identification, contract management, and removal efforts at backcountry sites
- Trail asset inventory and GPS data collection for future trail projects.
- Assist ATC regional staff in program and project planning, development, and reporting.
- Attend local and regional partner meetings as needed.
- Generate accurate and on-time projects, timesheets, and expense reports.
- In conjunction with regional staff, manages contracts for trail work projects
- Supports volunteers and trail crews in planning trail work projects including trail construction, repair and rehabilitation, and relocations.
- Oversee and leads a seasonal trail crew.
- Other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or Director.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 7% match after 1 year of service and 1000 hours worked.
- Company paid long-term disability and life insurance provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
