Trail Specialist

CITY OF BLOOMINGTON

PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

JOB OPPORTUNITY

TEMPORARY FULL TIME - TRAIL SPECIALIST

DUTIES:

Performs trail and park maintenance duties such as trail building, surfacing and clearing. Vegetation management including grass mowing and trimming, tree cutting, brush and debris removal, material hauling, leaf raking, painting, litter pick up. Evaluating existing trails and prioritizing improvements. Volunteer coordination and other related duties as assigned.

· Organizes, performs and oversees natural surface trail maintenance activities

· Monitors park use, and informs park visitors of regulations and policies

· Ensures park safety, cleanliness, and appearance

· Inspects trails and documents trail conditions regularly

· Evaluates current trail alignments and proposes improvements

· Maintains accurate records regarding trail use, maintenance efforts and volunteer participation

· Utilize asset management software

· Maintains direct communication with Natural Resources Manager on a regular basis, reporting problems, maintenance needs and documenting trail work

· Educates and trains seasonal staff and volunteers, especially Adopt-a-Trail volunteers, about safe and proper trail maintenance techniques

· Follows and initiates correct procedures during emergency situations

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of erosion mitigation, current trail design trends, and prior experience trail building with hand tools. Working knowledge and skill in the safe operation of light trucks, compact utility vehicles, brush cutters, push mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, power tools, hand tools, and other related grounds keeping equipment. First Aid/CPR certification required.

· Prior volunteer coordination experience desirable. Must have the ability to train, motivate, supervise and direct staff and volunteers

· Must be self-motivated, and have the ability to interact and work well with the public and other employees

· Must be reliable, punctual, have the ability to follow oral and written direction, and be capable of performing physically demanding work

· General understanding of GIS software

· Valid driver’s license with good driving record

RESPONSIBILITY:

Performs trail work, plans and prioritizes trail improvements, trains and supervises staff, organizes and implements volunteer activities.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Must be in excellent physical condition. Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, cutting, shoveling etc. Moderate to strenuous physical effort is frequently required for extended periods of time in the lifting and loading of equipment, tools, soil, rocks, logs etc. Employee must be physically capable of lifting weights in excess of 75 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employee performs duties out of doors, in varying weather conditions, and is periodically exposed to work sites with extreme cold and/or high temperatures and humidity. Safety precautions must be used at all times to avoid injury. Some computer and software work required.

HOURS:

Work schedule variable. Many weekends and evenings required. 40 hours/week, except during periods of inclement weather. Term of employment not to exceed nine months.

SALARY:

$19.33-24.00/hr. Hourly wage based on knowledge, skills, and applicable experience. Wage reviews at scheduled intervals.

APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK. DIRECT DEPOSIT IS A REQUIRED CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Anyone wishing to apply for this position may do so at the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Office, 401 North Morton Street, Suite 250, by mail (P.O. Box 848 Bloomington, IN 47402) by fax (812-349-3705) or by emailing parks@bloomington.in.gov. .

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

La Igualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley.

The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, veteran status, housing status and disability status in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify. The City will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with the information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $19.33 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $24