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Baxter State Park, Maine, seeks Trail Crew Leader

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Baxter State Park is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Trail Crew Leader position for the 2009 season. Applicants should possess intrinsic motivation and a positive attitude. A balance of technical trail skills and interpersonal skills are a must. Potential applicants should have a love for hiking and working with groups of volunteers. Hopeful candidates should also be able to cope with the outdoor living challenges of the North Maine Woods, such as numerous biting insects and variable harsh weather conditions.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Trains and supervises crew members in the safe and proper use of chainsaws, brush saws, wood and rock drills, winches, Griphoist and rigging systems.

Trains and supervises crew members in the construction of rock waterbars, steps, retaining walls, rip-rap, rock cairns, bridges and puncheon.

Facilitates crew operations such as food planning, tool and equipment logistics, tool maintenance and daily work plans.

Orients new volunteers to safe and proper work methods.

Writes reports to highlight trail conditions and details crew’s performance, achievements and morale.

Responds to requests for information from hikers.

Assists in search and rescue operations.

May also assist in fire suppression.

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform the manual labor required of trail work.

Knowledge and skills to apply trail maintenance techniques.

Ability to teach backpacking, camping and work skills to crew members.

Ability to supervise and coordinate a crew of workers on trail projects throughout Baxter State Park.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge of Wilderness First Aid procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years trail work experience with one (1) year of experience leading crews.

TRAINING OFFERED

16 hours Wilderness First Aid (WFR Recertification)
16 hours Chainsaw Training
Introduction to Search and Rescue
Introduction to Forest Fire Suppression
State mandated trainings

BENEFITS

$11.40 hour/ Bi-weekly: $912.00

Health and Dental Insurance: State Paid Value $310.74 Bi-weekly

State Employee Retirement: State Paid Value 18.54% of base pay

Housing is assigned and provided for the season*. Crews live in lean-tos, tents and cabins while working in backcountry locations. Tents provided. (*Crew Leaders can expect to live at assigned housing during front country projects. Daily propane cost for assigned housing: $2.00)

Recreational Opportunities: 225 miles of hiking trails, 46 mountain peaks, 67 lakes and ponds, fishing, canoeing, wildlife observation and photography, whitewater rafting and kayaking on the West Branch of the Penobscot River, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, hunting in autumn, three hours to the coast; Acadia National Park, three hours to Maine’s western mountains, Allagash Wilderness Waterway to the North, music festivals and agricultural fairs. You may have to drive a bit, but there is no reason to be bored.

Come join the Mitchell crew to live and work with enthusiastic volunteers in one of the country’s most beautiful wild parks.

SEASON DATES: May 11, 2009 to November 5, 2009

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
INTERVIEW DATE: JANUARY 30, 2009
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONAIRES REQUIRED
Questions about the application process?
Contact Jean Howes at (207) 723-9616 or Jean.Howes@maine.gov
OR see the JOBS page of www.baxterstateparkauthority.com

Questions about the BSP Trail Maintenance Program and operations? Contact Paul Sannicandro – Trail Supervisor at Paul.Sannicandro@maine.gov

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