Trails Crew Leader

Cleveland Metroparks • Valley View, OH

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About The Position

The Trails Crew Leader manages all aspects of their crew's performance, works
alongside their crew to complete trail projects in the field, coordinates
projects, timelines, and outcomes with Trails Division staff, and manages crew
housing.

Essential Functions

Regular and predictable attendance is expected and required. All Cleveland
Metroparks employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including
evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
Provides field-based supervision and support to crew members.
Manages trail projects, work outcomes, and crew dynamics.
Facilitates team operations including maintaining tools & equipment and
managing work sites.
Collaborates closely with the Trails Coordinators and the Trails Program
Manager to ensure smooth operations and efficient project execution.
Documents progress on key projects, including photographs and written
reports.
Proactively manages risk by creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive work
environment.
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays and
evenings as required.
Models Cleveland Metroparks mission and values to crew members and the
public.
Regularly travels to various work locations, including remote locations to
support projects and work alongside crew members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in environmental science, ecology, landscape architecture, planning, environmental studies, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• One to two years’ experience supervising young adults (outdoor setting preferred).
• Previous trail construction and maintenance experience and knowledge required.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license under the laws of the state of Ohio.
• Ability to perform trail construction and maintenance work in both wilderness and non-wilderness settings, carrying and lifting 50 pounds or more and hiking up to 3 miles.
• Excellent leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and strong work ethic are required
• Ability to prioritize positive team dynamics while completing high-quality projects
• Working knowledge of safely operating power and hand-tools
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
• Ability to utilize basic trail building hand tools for the purpose of training and instructing crew members
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with chainsaw, rigging/griphoist, or carpentry a plus

Responsibilities

• Provides field-based supervision and support to crew members.
• Manages trail projects, work outcomes, and crew dynamics.
• Facilitates team operations including maintaining tools & equipment and managing work sites.
• Collaborates closely with the Trails Coordinators and the Trails Program Manager to ensure smooth operations and efficient project execution.
• Documents progress on key projects, including photographs and written reports.
• Proactively manages risk by creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive work environment.
• Models Cleveland Metroparks mission and values to crew members and the public.
• Regularly travels to various work locations, including remote locations to support projects and work alongside crew members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees