Trail Intern - Individual Placement

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This schedule may be adjusted due to holidays, training, weather, logistical needs, or other unforeseen circumstances. Training dates will be coordinated and communicated prior to the start of employment. This is a temporary position expected to last 12 weeks, from June 1 through August 21.

• Perform trail maintenance and construction activities such as clearing brush and fallen logs from trailcorridors.
• Assist with construction, repair, and cleaning of trail drainage features including log and rock drains.
• Help construct and maintain trail structures such as retaining walls, steps, turnpikes, causeways, cribbing, riprap, and trail tread.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, rock bars, hammers, chisels, axes, and handsaws.
• Carry tools, materials, and supplies to and from work sites, often over long distances.
• Assist with backcountry operations, including working from remote trail camps for extended periods whenassigned.
• Practice minimum-impact camping techniques and proper food storage to reduce wildlife conflicts.
• Assist other park maintenance crews or projects on an occasional basis as workload and scheduling allow.

• Have an interest in trail construction, outdoor work, public lands management, or a related field.
• Enjoy hiking long distances.
• Have the ability to follow oral and written instructions and work safely as part of a team.
• Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Be comfortable working in physically demanding and remote environments.
• Be physically fit. The incumbent routinely lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries items weighing 50 pounds.
• Be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.