Overview
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is seeking a highly capable leader to join our team located in Salt Lake, Richfield, Parowan and Moab, Utah. We are in need of an adept decision-maker who can effectively and safely lead a team of personnel to accomplish recreational trail maintenance projects throughout the region.
As the Trail Crew Foreman, you will have a wide range of responsibilities, including:
– Work with federal, state, and local agencies to accomplish winter and summer trail maintenance and construction.
– Manage and supervise day-to-day operations of trail crew members in the field.
– Ensure that all work is carried out safely and efficiently, prioritizing safety protocol
– Serve as recruiting and hiring manager for all crew members, ensuring a skilled and motivated team.
– Complete, authorize, and ensure the timeliness of site-specific safety plans
– Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and update the crew SOP manual annually.
– Establish and communicate objectives, priorities, work assignments, and performance expectations with each crew member.
– Provide both classroom and field orientation training for crew members.
– Perform logistical duties such as purchasing equipment, tools, fuel and safety gear.
– Track all work time and ensure reimbursement for each crew member.
– Perform, supervise, and coordinate equipment maintenance on all equipment.
– Conduct After Action Reviews, crew performance evaluations, and project briefings to continuously improve team performance.
– Allow for and provide training and career development opportunities for subordinates.
– Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills:
Leadership skills and experience particularly in an outdoor setting.
Familiarity with region specific trails and trail systems.
Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize work accordingly.
Experience in OHV’s/ATV’s including operations, trailering, and mechanical.
Knowledge of motorized trail maintenance and construction.
Basic knowledge of snow grooming operation and repair.
An understanding of chainsaw operations and safety.
Experience and or have ability to coordinate field work utilizing volunteer
About Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is committed to ensuring every Utahn can live a healthy and active lifestyle through outdoor recreation and access to natural space. The division’s areas of focus include recreational access; safety and education; stewardship and sustainable visitation; and economic growth and opportunity through outdoor recreation.
