Trails Assistant Crew Lead

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

4d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role involves a variety of knowledge and abilities in trail construction and maintenance, including installation and maintenance of related infrastructure, carpentry, and operation of motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, and trailers. The Trails Assistant Crew Lead is expected to perform trail construction and maintenance under minimal supervision from the Crew Lead. This position will assume leadership of the trail crew in the absence of the Trail Crew Lead and will assist the Trail Crew Lead in training and directing the work of various groups, including Crew Members, Jr. Rangers, Ready to Work participants, youth corps members, volunteers, and other assigned individuals on trail projects.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to work in adverse weather and field conditions.
Ability to stay cool under pressure and does not become defensive or irritated; is a settling influence during a crisis.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, governmental agencies, and the public.
Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concerns as they arise directly to supervisors, colleagues, and organization staff.
Ability to always represent the City of Boulder and Open Space and Mountain Parks with integrity to the public and project partners.
Ability to prepare effective written reports, and to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including the ability to deal courteously with the public and land users.
Ability to rely on experience, training, and independent judgment in determining how to plan and execute responsibilities in resourceful and effective ways.
Ability to use all safety equipment.
Knowledge of functional / technical skills – Effectively applies technical knowledge to solve a range of problems related to relevant program disciplines; keeps informed about cutting-edge technology and practices in assigned technical area.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Skill in communication expressing ideas effectively, organizes and delivers information appropriately; actively listens to concerns and is open to the ideas of colleagues and customers.
Skill in organization putting together resources to get assignments done; uses resources effectively and efficiently.
Skill in teamwork working effectively as a member of formal and informal teams; understanding the interests and concerns of others and is able and willing to share and receive information; cooperates within and across groups and supports group decisions.
Skill in timely decision making keeping self and team members on task; makes decisions in a timely manner sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines.
Must hold and maintain a valid drivers' license.
Must successfully pass a background check before first day of work and maintain acceptable screening.
High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of experience in the trail maintenance, landscaping, construction or related field.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use and repair tools and equipment common to the trade.
Ability to identify what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
Ability to operate specialized equipment including chainsaws, tractors, skidders, winches, 4x4 vehicle off road, and hauling trailers while adhering to department use and safety standards.
Knowledge and experience with hand and power tools common to the trade.
Skills and proficient use of MS Office, ArcGIS or field data collection software.
Bachelor’s degree in recreation ecology, recreation resource management, environmental study/science, natural resource management, parks and protected area management, human dimensions, construction, project management or related field.
Certified in Advanced First Aid.
S-212 or equivalent Chainsaw Certification.
Experience supervising work crews in trail maintenance or related field.
Prior experience leading technicians, contractors, and/or volunteers.

Responsibilities

Supports direction of crew member staff activities for the Trail program.
Helps Trail Crew Lead plan, develop, and relay daily work plans for trail crew and ensures that directions are being followed.
Assists the Trail Crew Lead in providing work leadership and training crew members and other work crews in essential skills necessary to safely and effectively perform a variety of trail construction and maintenance projects.
Remains alert to conditions and events occurring on the system and anticipates needed actions and reports such needs to the supervisor.
Conducts daily safety briefings and completes safety logs.
Supports Crew Lead in performing or coordinating necessary training for crew members including writing equipment maintenance protocols, safe equipment and tool operation and all safety precautions.
Ensures crews are conducting work efficiently, effectively, and in a safe and legal manner.
Anticipates unsafe circumstances and takes precautions to prevent accidents.
Supports Crew Lead in resolving conflicts among crew members, maintains a positive team environment, and refers issues appropriately to their immediate supervisor.
Works as part of a crew to perform routine, cyclic, and specialized maintenance, repair and reconstruction/construction on trail and related structures and facilities, including clearing (specialized), grading; path improvements, maintenance and repair; carpentry work; and use of associated tools and equipment.
Operates and uses specialized equipment: chainsaws, excavators, power carriers, mowers, graders, skid steers, grinders and sharpening tools, etc.
Assists the Crew Lead in the organization and maintenance of tools and equipment in the field as well as general upkeep of the tools and materials.
Coordinates and performs trail fieldwork and short-term deliverables to accomplish department goals.
Works as part of a team.
Conducts assigned responsibilities within the program to meet department goals, which may include trail maintenance and construction/replacement, project related outreach, implementation of the identified management practices, and monitoring.