{"id":54976,"date":"2024-12-19T14:15:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T22:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=54976"},"modified":"2024-12-19T14:15:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T22:15:19","slug":"job-hybrid-trail-crew-lead-wood-river-trails-coalition-hailer-id","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-hybrid-trail-crew-lead-wood-river-trails-coalition-hailer-id\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Hybrid Trail Crew Lead, Wood River Trails Coalition (Hailer, ID)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/5cb36fef65a7070d3c2e8cc6\/e3e9b4d7-9381-497a-b02e-e575e135b9e2\/WRTC_LOGO_Color_transparent.png\" alt=\"Wood River Trails Coalition\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-8\">\n<h1 class=\"job-frame__title gtag-job-listing gtag4-job-detail\" style=\"text-align: center\">Hybrid Trail Crew Lead<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<p><strong>Salary:\u00a0<\/strong>$21.00 &#8211; $24.00 an hour<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Hailey, Idaho<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule:\u00a0<\/strong>Temporary &#8211; Full-time<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/woodrivertrailscoalition.org\/careers\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>To apply:<\/strong> email a resume, cover letter and three references to <a href=\"mailto:jobs@woodrivertrailscoalition.org\">jobs@woodrivertrailscoalition.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__header__info\">\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organization<\/strong>:<br \/>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/woodrivertrailscoalition.org\/careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wood River Trails Coalition\u00a0<\/a>is based in Hailey, ID and focuses on working on trails in and<br \/>around the Wood River Valley. We are a nonprofit trail stewardship organization whose mission is to create, maintain, and sustain our trail network for all users. We accomplish this through volunteers, project support and professional trail crew support. Our professional trail crew is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/woodrivertrailscoalition.org\/trail-crew-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hybrid Trail Crew<\/a>\u00a0that works directly with our federal partners to accomplish trail maintenance throughout the Valley. The crew consists of employees from the Wood River Trails Coalition (WRTC) and the U.S. Forest Service.<\/p>\n<p>We have a strong partnership with our local land managers, including the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These partnerships and local support are how we are able to make the Hybrid Trail Crew model a success. This model lets us fill a hiring gap and meet the different needs of these agencies, whether that is adding capacity or providing crew availability on an as needed basis. This allows us to create a longer and more varied season for our crew, but also helps provide a continuity of trail management throughout the valley and across different land managers.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This position is a crew lead for a six person trail crew that will work in the Wood River Valley as part of a Hybrid Trail Crew. The crew will be working on both USFS and BLM lands, doing trail maintenance, including some overnight hitches. The crew will work primarily with the Sawtooth National Forest\u2019s Ketchum Ranger District (KRD) and report to the KRD Trail Crew Supervisor and the WRTC\u2019s Field Operations Manager. There will be some work on BLM trails during the shoulder seasons, as well as neighboring USFS Districts.<\/p>\n<p>As the Crew Lead, this position will function as a liaison between WRTC and the Ketchum Ranger District. They will help on-board and train the crew with the KRD Trail Crew Supervisor and WRTC Field Operations Manager, as well as coordinate work and schedules when the crew is working on BLM trails and neighboring USFS districts. This is a permanent seasonal position designed after the USFS\u2019s 13\/13 and 18\/8 permanent seasonal model.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>\u25aa Maintaining and constructing trails to US Forest Service and BLM Standards<br \/>\u25aa Plan, supervise and complete trail maintenance duties including log out, brushing, repairing tread, enhancing drainage features, clearing downed trees, and any other project work needed in coordination with the Trail Crew Supervisor and Field Operations Manager and independently<br \/>\u25aa Plan, supervise and complete project work such as building rock walls, turnpikes, bridges, culverts and other trail infrastructure in coordination with the Trail Crew Supervisor and Field Operations Manager and independently<br \/>\u25aa Operating chainsaws, power tools and other small equipment<br \/>\u25aa Maintaining crew tools and equipment in the field and in the warehouse<br \/>\u25aa Support dispersed and developed recreation needs throughout the season, and other departments as the need arises<br \/>\u25aa Ensuring the safety of fellow trail crew members, volunteers, and the public at all times while in the field<br \/>\u25aa Manage the day to day activities for a crew of five<br \/>\u25aa Plan daily and long term work schedules in coordination with the Trail Crew Supervisor and Field Operations Manager as needed<br \/>\u25aa Ensure crew completes administrative tasks promptly<br \/>\u25aa Submits and ensures crew submits bi-weekly timesheets<br \/>\u25aa Communicates to WRTC about crew scheduling, time off and absences<br \/>\u25aa Take initiative or follow as a situation dictates<br \/>\u25aa Work with and communicate clearly with the public, Volunteers and co-workers<br \/>\u25aa Communicate with and prioritize work between various partners<br \/>\u25aa Communicate with the public about the hybrid trail crew model<br \/>\u25aa Speak to the mission, vision and values of the USFS, BLM, and WRTC<br \/>\u25aa Work cohesively with a crew<br \/>\u25aa Manage crew dynamics<br \/>\u25aa Respond to and adapt plans for the crew in the moment as situations change<br \/>\u25aa Foster and create and environment that is welcoming and safe for co-workers and the public<br \/>\u25aa Identify and share information about trail conditions and trail issues to supervisors<br \/>\u25aa Collect and maintain a record of work accomplishments<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25aa Trail crew experience, preferable 2 &#8211; 3 years<br \/>\u25aa Excellent communication skills &#8211; written and oral<br \/>\u25aa Valid Driver&#8217;s License<br \/>\u25aa Ability to pass a background check<br \/>\u25aa Ability to hike long distances and carry\/lift 50 lbs<br \/>\u25aa Legally able to work in the U.S. &#8211; Citizenship is not required<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desired Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25aa Previous Crew Leading experience 1-3<br \/>\u25aa Familiarity with quickbooks time, or other electronic time entry system<br \/>\u25aa Current USFS chainsaw certification &#8211; ideally a B-bucker<br \/>\u25aa Current First Aid and CPR<br \/>\u25aa Mountain bike, ebike, dirt bike, equestrian familiarity<br \/>\u25aa Spanish language skills<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>What You Gain by Working with Us:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25aa Opportunity to work for and with our trail community<br \/>\u25aa Professional development opportunities<br \/>\u25aa Opportunities to acquire certifications through the USFS<br \/>\u25aa Opportunity to work outside<br \/>\u25aa Build partnerships and connections with local land managers<br \/>\u25aa Work at an organization that values and supports their staff<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perks &amp; Reimbursement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25aa Housing available<br \/>\u25aa Field equipment available (aka backpacks)<br \/>\u25aa Boot stipend<br \/>\u25aa Access to pro deals<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hours\/Season:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25aa Permanent seasonal full time position (approximately April 21th through Nov. 14th)<br \/>\u25aa Typical Schedule: Monday &#8211; Thursday, 7:00am &#8211; 5:30pm with some multi-day, overnight hitches<br \/>\u25aa 1st week will be before the crew arrives as an orientation week<br \/>\u25aa Crew will start on April 28th<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25aa $21.00 &#8211; $24.00 an hour (GS 7 equivalent)<br \/>\u25aa OT and Per Diem eligible<br \/>\u25aa Paid Holidays &#8211; (Federal holidays that occur during the season)<br \/>\u25aa Paid time off<br \/>\u25aa Year-round health insurance options &#8211; 100% employer paid<br \/>\u25aa SIMPLE IRA plan (with 3% employer match) beginning in the next calendar year following initial hire data (i.e. January 2026)<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Wood River Trails Coalition is an equal opportunity employer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,208],"tags":[32,8005,8004,33,7,27,9,20,8006],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54976"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54976"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54976\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54977,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54976\/revisions\/54977"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}