POSITION: Trail Crew Member
ORGANIZATION: Friends of Nevada Wilderness
LOCATION: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest,
DATES OF
EMPLOYMENT: Late May – September 2017
DEADLINE TO
APPLY: April 15, 2017
DESCRIPTION OF
POSITION: Position Summary: Friends of Nevada Wilderness (
FNW) in cooperation with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, is recruiting a full-time (approximately 40 hours/week) Trail Crew Member to maintain trails in central and northeast Nevada. The Trail Crew Member will be required to work with other members; be responsible for the safety of fellow trail crew members, volunteers, and Forest visitors. The priority of this trail crew is to perform trail maintenance in central and northeast Nevada. This is a seasonal position that begins in late May and ends in September 2017. Work locations are in the following counties, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Nye and White Pine. The qualified person will be focused on working in a backcountry setting. Due to the remote nature of the work sites, camping will be required most nights during the week at undeveloped, backcountry recreation sites. Reliable transportation to office is essential. $12.50 -$14.00/hour
DOE. No housing or stipend provided. There are no benefits associated with this position.
QUALIFICATIONS TO
APPLY:
Requirements
• Maintain wilderness trails to typical standards of the Humboldt-Toiyabe Forest.
• Ability to perform the manual labor required of trail work.
• Thoroughly maintain a safe, productive and enjoyable environment for self and all program participants.
• Maintain tools and all necessary safety equipment.
• Ability to work responsibly with other Members and listen and follow direction from the Crew Leader.
• Be willing to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends.
• Hitches will require remote, multi-day trips, while carrying all tools and equipment associated with the work.
Qualifications
• Verifiable history of remote outdoor camping and travel along with demonstrated capacity to thrive in a rugged outdoor environment.
• Level of physical fitness enabling the Member to hike ten miles per day with a 40-60lb pack.
• Map reading will be essential along with knowledge of, or willingness to learn, to use
GPS handheld devices.
• 18 years of age or older with valid driver’s license.
• Must process basic computer skill. Must be able to collect simple data and have the skill to enter simple data
• Personal hiking and backpacking equipment required (please inquire about specific equipment needs).
CONTACT: Email a cover letter, resume and (3) references Attn: Darcy Shepard to
[email protected]. Do not mail hard copy materials. For questions on position details contact the Associate Director, Kurt Kuznicki (775) 324-7667 or
[email protected]
POSITION: Trail Crew Member