Description

A Trail Ranger provides public information and assistance, public safety, resource protection, interpretive programming and assists in light maintenance at all M-NCPPC facilities and properties.

Trail Rangers utilize bicycles to patrol the M-NCPPC trail system.

Examples of Important Duties

• To be available to work Wednesday - Saturday, for 8 hour days, and potential Sunday coverage as needed.
• Spend the majority of your work hours outside, biking on or between trails.

Work in shifts with a partner riding bikes at a relaxed, conversational pace on an 8 hour shift.

Collaborate with team members to determine daily priorities and share program information.

Support and encourage trail use with friendly and helpful trail presence, regular maintenance efforts and consistent outreach events

Help lower barriers to bicycling, build community, and build a more robust trail network.

Develop and maintain relationships with regular trail users and community members.

Bring new users to the trail through community outreach and engagement.

Supervise community volunteers joining events.

Perform inspections of trail conditions and maintenance of trail corridors including pruning branches, gathering trash, and removing obstructions.

Make regular reports on daily trail conditions, needs, and trends.

Be outside in all weather, with the exemption of thunderstorms and other hazardous conditions.

Each team member will be individually responsible for an operational project, including : team bike maintenance, tools maintenance, and shift supplies.

Learn about the trails, and neighborhoods served by the trails.

Assist at other M-NCPPC events as coordinated by program coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

Trail Rangers must have

The ability to Bike on paved and natural surface trails for varying distances and intensities regularly.

A proven track record for being dependable, timely, and communicative.

The willingness to be positive and engaging in a public setting.

The willingness and enthusiasm to work in a collaborative team and as a proactive, self-starter.

A commitment to work May to end of October

A commitment to being a safe and exemplary bicyclist.

A commitment to respect, include, and be kind to all.

Additional qualifications and experience that are helpful but not required

A proven track record for working collaboratively within a team.

Excellent communication skills in informal settings and across lines of difference.

Creative problem-solving skills and capacity to innovate.

The ability to prioritize and a thoughtful attention to detail

Experience with our program trails and the surrounding neighborhoods

Supplemental Information

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits are not provided; however, this position accrues paid sick leave up to 40 hours per year.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

Last updated : 2024-05-14