Natural Surface Trails Crew Leader (14761, Grade 16)

The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission seeks a Natural Surface Trails Crew Leader in Wheaton-Glenmont, MD. The role involves leading a crew in trail construction and maintenance, planning work schedules, operating heavy equipment, and supervising volunteers. Candidates should have experience in trail maintenance, strong leadership skills, and a valid driver's license. The position requires outdoor work in various weather conditions and may involve weekend and evening hours.
The Natural Surface Trails Crew Leader will be responsible for construction, minor maintenance and/or minor renovation of the 200 plus mile natural surface trail system for Montgomery Parks.
• Under general supervision, performs skilled trail maintenance and construction work;
• Leads and directs a crew of career and seasonal park maintenance workers in all aspects of general park trail maintenance and construction;
• Plans, schedules and assigns work; Track and record daily work assignments for EAM. Maintain logbook daily and keep supervisor up to date on assigned work tasks
• Leads and supervises large volunteer groups during trail construction and maintenance projects
• Participates in employee evaluations and counseling;
• Operates large equipment (dump truck/trailer combinations, large tractors with attachments, backhoe, etc.);
• Operates Mini-excavator and mini skid steer;
• Chainsaw operation and maintenance for the removal of hazardous trees along trails
• Leads crew in tree planting and maintenance;
• Leads workers on minor bridge construction
Important Skills and Characteristics:
• Ability to effectively lead and communicate with staff and/or volunteers
• Demonstrate commitment to providing safe and enjoyable natural surface trails
• Extensive content knowledge of sustainable natural surface trail design and construction
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 2-3 years of related experience in natural surface trail construction and maintenance
• Knowledge of Sustainable Natural Surface Trail Construction Guidelines
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and qualify to drive Commission vehicles to locations within Montgomery County.

Working Conditions:
• Incumbent primarily works outside.
• Exposure to various elements and all types of weather conditions, waste, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife and potentially harmful insects.
• Work requires constant bending, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects of up to 100 pounds.
• An essential employee for on-call 24 hours for emergencies.
• Must be available to work weekends and evenings as necessary.

A. High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

B. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in ground maintenance, golf course maintenance, building maintenance or park maintenance.

C.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) years.

D. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

E. Pass Commission medical examination.

F. Depending upon an assignment, positions in this class may require within 12 months of hire (a) Commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements; (b) obtainment of certifications including:
• Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Applicator certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment;
• Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Professional Fertilizer Applicator certification; and
• National Playground Safety Institute certification.
Classification Specification Parks/ Facilities Maintenance Leader

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

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