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Open Space & Trails Assistant (Seasonal/Temporary)

Date Posted: Monday, March 17, 2025

Department: Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails (PROST)

Compensation: $22 per hour

Hours: 40 hours/week (mid-May to September)

Deadline: Open until filled

Documents/Forms

Employment Application Form 

Open Space and Trails Assistant Job Description

Position Objectives:

This position is responsible for open space & trails monitoring and maintenance projects, including project organization, implementation, inventory of tools/equipment, and other tasks as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform conservation and recreational access easement monitoring on Town-owned open space properties to ensure compliance.
  • Perform maintenance projects on open space parcels such as fence installation & removal, trail work, noxious weed removal, signage installation/updates, project coordination as assigned, agricultural lease monitoring, etc.
  • Identify and correct potential hazards on trail systems and open space properties.
  • Interact with the public to provide friendly education and awareness including directions, interpretation of ethical use of open space properties and trails (non-enforcement), and other local knowledge.
  • Log and track monitoring visits and projects in web-based software.
  • Assist with organization, distribution, and collection of project supplies.
  • Compose correspondence and other documents; perform clerical duties to support the operations of work unit.
  • Coordinate with GIS staff to accomplish division project tasks.
  • Work with vendors to build quotes for various products.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to spend full days outside in a variety of inclement weather hiking through off-trail, high elevation, rugged terrain while performing physical labor.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, pull items up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Current First Aid & CPR certification or higher-level certification.
  • Professional communication skills.
  • Ability to utilize basic software in an office setting for tracking and reporting.

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a comprehensive education/experience background investigation and a criminal history record check.

Desirable Training and Experience:

  • Use of tools and equipment related to trail building, weed removal, and fence installation as well as other commonly used hand tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret conservation easements, restrictive covenants, and other related documents. Ability to interpret these documents in a field-based setting to determine compliance.
  • General terminology and practices involved with land conservation, restoration, stewardship, recreational programming, and risk management.
  • Skill in working independently, attention to detail, communication with the public, program facilitation, trail work & maintenance, and office work.
  • Knowledge of local flora and fauna

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email application, resume, and cover letter to jobs@crestedbutte-co.gov.

The Town of Crested Butte is an equal employment opportunity employer.  We will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with the ADA.