Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate heavily with US Forest Service staff and partners on project work.
- Collect and record trail assessment data, recording conditions of trails or areas needing maintenance.
- Engage with visitors by providing education on: Leave No Trace principles, bear safety and proper canister use, landscape orientation and navigation, general safety awareness.
- Craft and curate media (blogs, photography, video, etc.) to share for reporting and documentation.
- Practice and teach Leave No Trace principles in the field.
- Maintain a positive working environment in challenging conditions.
- Follow SAWS policies and procedures and attend all SAWS staff events.
- Assist in oversight of trail operations district-wide by joining/leading work crews (day trips and 8-day overnights) with an interest in teaching/developing technical skills in others (volunteers, partner crews, USFS staff).
- Plan/oversee trail layout and design adhering to USFS specifications and standards using traditional tools, other hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
- Maintain positive and supportive group morale while leading a variety of crews, including by mediating conflict.
- Ensure workday safety, lead tailgate safety briefings, and debrief safety incidents.
- Perform and lead groups in basic trail maintenance, including: clearing downed trees with chainsaws and crosscut saws, brushing trail corridors, and removing trash.
- Teach and use dry stone masonry techniques.
- Construction of a variety of trail structures with wood and rock (stairs, check steps, box steps, rolling grade dips, etc.)
- Teach and use rigging equipment including griphoists, wire rope, slings, shackles, blocks, and maasdams.
- Lead the construction of trail bridges across the district (front & backcountry, native timber & dimensional lumber).
- Record project accomplishments and assist with accomplishment reporting for partner crews.
- Hike long distances in steep terrain with heavy gear and tools.
- Monitor for and maintain high standards for project completion.
- Create a work schedule while adjusting to changing priorities and last-minute needs.
- Operate a UTV on unpaved USFS roads.
The Recreation Coordinator will attend SAWS orientation and 2 weeks of the Wilderness Skills Institute.
Crosscut, chainsaw, first aid, and UTV driving certifications will be provided.
Training and WorkBenefits
- USFS Crosscut saw certification
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Opportunities for professional development and network growth
- Opportunities for pro-rated gear deals
- Health, dental, vision insurance (Health: Employee pays 20% of monthly premium, 50% of premium for dependents. Dental & Vision: Employee pays 100% of premiums)
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Sick leave accrual
- Paid parental leave
Qualifications
In addition to enthusiasm for the SAWS mission, applicants should have the following:
- Ability to travel on foot over rough terrain for up to 10 miles per day while carrying 60lbs. or more.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
- Ability and desire to create a safe and productive work culture.
- Knowledge about group dynamics and conflict resolution preferred.
- Comfortable navigating and hiking independently in the backcountry with a pack over rough terrain in areas with no or limited cell coverage.
- At least 18 months of trail work experience ideally with a variety of projects (logging out, rockwork, rigging, brushing, trail design, timber work).
- Ability to certify at a B-bucking chainsaw and crosscut saw level at start of position. Willingness to upcert to a B-felling level once established in position.
- Ability to gain a First Aid and CPR certification.
- Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license and can drive a saws vehicle and UTV.
- Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English and have strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Ability to pass a federal background check
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident