Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate heavily with US Forest Service staff and partners on project work.
• Collect and record trail assessment data, recording conditions of trails or areas needing maintenance.
• Engage with visitors by providing education on: Leave No Trace principles, bear safety and proper canister use, landscape orientation and navigation, general safety awareness.
• Craft and curate media (blogs, photography, video, etc.) to share for reporting and documentation.
• Practice and teach Leave No Trace principles in the field.
• Maintain a positive working environment in challenging conditions.
• Follow SAWS policies and procedures and attend all SAWS staff events.
• Assist in oversight of trail operations district-wide by joining/leading work crews (day trips and 8-day overnights) with an interest in teaching/developing technical skills in others (volunteers, partner crews, USFS staff).
• Plan/oversee trail layout and design adhering to USFS specifications and standards using traditional tools, other hand tools, power tools, and small equipment.
• Maintain positive and supportive group morale while leading a variety of crews, including by mediating conflict.
• Ensure workday safety, lead tailgate safety briefings, and debrief safety incidents.
• Perform and lead groups in basic trail maintenance, including: clearing downed trees with chainsaws and crosscut saws, brushing trail corridors, and removing trash.
• Teach and use dry stone masonry techniques.
• Construction of a variety of trail structures with wood and rock (stairs, check steps, box steps, rolling grade dips, etc.)
• Teach and use rigging equipment including griphoists, wire rope, slings, shackles, blocks, and maasdams.
• Lead the construction of trail bridges across the district (front & backcountry, native timber & dimensional lumber).
• Record project accomplishments and assist with accomplishment reporting for partner crews.
• Hike long distances in steep terrain with heavy gear and tools.
• Monitor for and maintain high standards for project completion.
• Create a work schedule while adjusting to changing priorities and last-minute needs.
• Operate a UTV on unpaved USFS roads.

The Recreation Coordinator will attend SAWS orientation and 2 weeks of the Wilderness Skills Institute.

Crosscut, chainsaw, first aid, and UTV driving certifications will be provided.

Training and WorkBenefits

• USFS Crosscut saw certification
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Opportunities for professional development and network growth
• Opportunities for pro-rated gear deals
• Health, dental, vision insurance (Health: Employee pays 20% of monthly premium, 50% of premium for dependents. Dental & Vision: Employee pays 100% of premiums)
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Sick leave accrual
• Paid parental leave

Qualifications

In addition to enthusiasm for the SAWS mission, applicants should have the following:

• Ability to travel on foot over rough terrain for up to 10 miles per day while carrying 60lbs. or more.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Ability and desire to create a safe and productive work culture.
• Knowledge about group dynamics and conflict resolution preferred.
• Comfortable navigating and hiking independently in the backcountry with a pack over rough terrain in areas with no or limited cell coverage.
• At least 18 months of trail work experience ideally with a variety of projects (logging out, rockwork, rigging, brushing, trail design, timber work).
• Ability to certify at a B-bucking chainsaw and crosscut saw level at start of position. Willingness to upcert to a B-felling level once established in position.
• Ability to gain a First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license and can drive a saws vehicle and UTV.
• Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English and have strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Ability to pass a federal background check
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident