What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Project Manager Assistant position at Conservation Legacy?
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Trail Project Manager Resource Assistant.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in trail project management through Recreation Administration.
The selected candidate will assist the Sitgreaves Zone in implementing Great American Outdoors Act Funding designated to reduce deferred maintenance on non-motorized trails across the zone.
Key responsibilities include becoming familiar with the trails included in the project specs, guiding incoming trail crews in project areas, and developing a plan for trail work.
Responsibilities:
- Trail Surveying:
- Hiking and surveying all trails within the project scope and documenting needs for maintenance
- Developing a plan for trail work and guiding Conservation Corp crews to complete the identified work
- Identifying and marking trail routes where no tread exists utilizing GIS and mapping information, then marking these routes ahead of Conservation Crews
- Crew Coordination:
- Acting as a liaison between the zone staff and AZCC trail crews and volunteers
- Guiding trail crews as they perform work
- Coordination with Lakeside Volunteer Trail Group, TRACKS to identify trail needs not yet noted by Forest Service
- Performing Trail Maintenance:
- Independent Trail work and light maintenance
- Developing a sign plan and installing needed signs
- Creating a written 5-year plan for maintaining district trails on Black Mesa and Lakeside Ranger Districts to be followed by volunteer or paid trail crews
- Identifying training opportunities and making arrangements to attend
