This career/career-conditional permanent full-time position is located in Shenandoah National Park, in the Division of Facilities Management, Trails, Backcountry and Facilities Branch. Open to the first 35 applicants or until 10/11/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

This position is duty stationed at Shenandoah National Park Headquarters near Luray, Virginia. This position serves as the only Trails Supervisor for the park and reports directly to the Trails Manager. The primary purpose of the position is to supervise and oversee work performed on over 500 miles of historic and non-historic hiking, equestrian, and American Disability Act (ADA) accessible trails. The trails program also collaborates with partner groups through cooperative agreements and works with other volunteer groups, youth groups, and conservation corps to maintain trails throughout the park including the Appalachian Trail National Scenic Trail (AT). Duties include: Supervision of 10-20 trail crew members involved in construction, maintenance, and repair of trails, bridges, log or stone check dams, retaining walls, water bars, steps, causeways, and turnpikes. Oversight in the execution of work associated with the repair/rehab and cyclic/recurring maintenance of the park's trails and trails facilities that include historic and non-historic trail structures/trail huts and wilderness trails. Oversight in the execution of work associated with chainsaw and other power tool operations, dry and wet stone masonry, highline/rigging operations, and trail condition assessments. Planning work associated with the sequence of operations, work schedules, short and long-range programs, trainings, and natural and cultural resource compliance. Tracks and reports all labor, materials, and equipment in the Facility Management Software System (FMSS) for cost effective management of assets. Responsible for on-the-job safety and health of employees supervised. Ensures equal opportunity for all employees supervised. POSITION LOCATION: Shenandoah National Park preserves and protects more than 300 square miles of nationally significant natural and cultural resources, scenic beauty, and congressionally designated wilderness within Virginia's northern Blue Ridge Mountains; and provides a broad range of opportunities for public enjoyment, recreation, inspiration, and stewardship. Within just 90 miles of Washington D.C. the Park provides visitors the ability to explore mountain peaks, hidden hollows, cascading streams, accessible wilderness, and stunning natural beauty. Approximately 40% of the Park is designated wilderness with over 500 miles of hiking trails and the iconic Skyline Drive, SHEN was established as an eastern Park that provided a "western Park experience". Due to the Park's easy accessibility to D.C and other highly populated areas along the east coast, visitation exceeds 1.4 million visitors annually which results in significant resource protection and visitor management issues and incidents.

Requirements

Qualifications

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118-C) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to lead or supervise (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical practices Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of materials If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage positions.

Contacts

• Address Shenandoah National Park 3655 Hwy 211 East Luray, VA 22835 US
• Name: Debbie Truax
• Phone: 540-999-3500 (3479)
• Email: [email protected]