Trails and Restoration Professional

The Seasonal Trails and Restoration Professional will work in City parks, street ends and open spaces performing a variety of tasks including trail construction and maintenance, tree maintenance, plant installation and maintenance, and invasive plant control. Employees will be provided on-the-job training in field ecology, restoration practices, and trail work, as well as opportunities to pursue some professional certifications. Some weekend work is required. This position reports to the Parks Operations Manager and the Natural Resources Project Manager. 

Essential Job Functions

Work independently and with full-time Park Maintenance Team Members to perform routine tasks in City parks, including:

• Visually inspect trails and perform repairs and routine maintenance including brushing, laying gravel, creating, and repairing drainage systems, and building steps in accordance with City plans and specifications, and generally accepted practices.
• Construct trails according to approved plans and specifications, and generally accepted practices.
• Support and possibly work with a wide variety of volunteer groups on restoration and trail projects.
• Proper use of hand tools and motorized equipment.
• Navigate off-trail in forested backcountry settings to evaluate plant cover and conduct invasive plant control.
• Planting and plant materials handling.
• Weeding, watering, and other horticultural activities.
• Herbicide application (spraying, swabbing, and injection).
• Small engine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Light construction and carpentry projects.
• All work must ensure safety, integrity, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal, as well as meet customer needs and City standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1-year minimum experience as a natural resources professional or related position. Must be able to reference prior employment.
• Possess good verbal communication skills (active listening and feedback) as well as effective interpersonal and customer relation skills are essential in a team environment.
• Basic writing skills are required, along with the ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Regional native and invasive plant identification.
• Must provide and wear steel-toed safety boots.
• Must have regular and predictable work attendance to fulfill the essential functions of the job.
• Working familiarity with the tools and techniques associated with trail work and restoration.
• Must be self-motivated and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to use a smart phone or tablet.
• Ability to practice safety by wearing appropriate protective clothing, using safety equipment, and follow good housekeeping and safety procedures.
• Ability to safely back-up a trailer.
• Ability to work occasional weekends.
• Provide excellent customer service to Park users.
• Able to work well with others, stay on task, and take direction from supervisors.
• This is a NON-SMOKING, and DRUG FREE POSITION.

Licensure/Certification 

• Valid WA State Driver’s License with a driving record free from frequent or serious violations. A three (3) year driving record abstract must be submitted prior to hire.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications desired.