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Field Crew Supervisor 
About the Organization Tahoe Donner is one of America's largest homeowner's associations, with nearly 6,500 properties and 25,000 members enjoying over 7,300 acres in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Located 25 minutes from Lake Tahoe in Truckee, California, Tahoe Donner operates a wide variety of recreational facilities - some of which are for members only and others which are also open to the general public. These amenities can be explored in detail on this website. Just use the menu button at the top right to get started.

Tahoe Donner is a vibrant and desirable mountain community providing attractive and well-maintained facilities, events, programs and leading customer service to its members, guests and public, all while maintaining accessible and healthy natural surroundings.Tahoe Donner is an eclectic community with a passion for outdoor recreation and a celebration of the Tahoe lifestyle.  
Description

SUMMARY

The Tahoe Donner Trail Field Crew Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of the summer season trail maintenance crew. Under the supervision of the Trails Manager, the Trail Field Crew Supervisor is responsible for assisting with project logistics, trail signing, trails facilities maintenance, and safety trainings. This position will lead volunteer workdays and develop relationships with trail stewards to ensure future collaborative partnerships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Assist Trail Manager with the recruitment, training, scheduling, and oversight of seasonal trail crew.
  • Enforce established policies and guidelines to ensure safe and responsible leadership, site management, transportation and environmentally sustainable practices.
  • Maintain trail maintenance database and project prioritization.
  • Monitor and manage trail crew reports of work hours, project spending, accomplishments and project updates.
  • Assist Trail manager with project design and implementation, including trail layout, GIS data collection/presentation, budget preparation, and contractor or vendor communication.

OVERSIGHT OF CREW ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

  • Knowledge and ability to confidently design and construct sustainable trails.
  • Proficient with use of Garmin GPS device and a clinometer.
  • Ability to construct and repair boardwalks, bridges, kiosks, wayfinding signs, and basic structure amenities.
  • Clearing of logs, brush and rocks from trail corridors.
  • Building, improving and cleaning of trail drainage structures such as water bars, check dams, drain dips and French drains.
  • Assist in the construction of new trails and the realignment of existing trails.
  • Assist in the closing and rehabilitation/obliteration of unsustainable trails.
  • Assist in the construction and/or maintenance of structures including bridges, steps, culverts and turnpikes.
  • Assist in installation and removal of trail system signage.
  • Assist in volunteer work parties and other events.
  • Provide excellent customer service to customers, employees and property owners.
  • Maintain and improve trail system, as directed by Director of Land Management and Trail Manager.
  • Be proficient with use and maintenance of hand tools such as McLeod, Pulaski, Pick Mattock, Rogue Hoe, shovel, rock bar, sledgehammer.
  • Operate, or assist with operating, Toro Dingo machine, chainsaw, brush cutter, woodchipper and other related equipment and tools as directed.
  • Cut trees and brush in TDA trail system.
  • Assist Forestry Crew with early season and late fall slash pile stacking, chipping brush, and burning slash piles.

ADDITIONALLY:

  • Possession of a Class B driver license, preferred.
  • Ability to operate equipment, preferred. Equipment includes mini excavator, skid steer, bob cat, dump truck, water truck, backhoe, front-end loader, and/or dozer. Safely tow and back a trailer.
 
Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree with studies in Recreation, Forestry, Natural Resource Management or other relevant disciplines is desirable. Minimum of 2-4 years of trail maintenance and construction, natural resource management, and outdoor programming, with previous supervisory and leadership experience. Experience can be in any combination of staff or volunteer roles will be considered.
  • Proven successful supervisory ability of seasonal employees.
  • Extensive knowledge of natural surface trail maintenance and construction techniques.
  • Strong communication, motivation, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of computers, database programs, and ArGIS experience.
  • Commitment to creating equitable, inclusive, sustainable and culturally relevant outdoor experiences.
  • Must work well with others from diverse backgrounds in a professional environment and can interact with the public and volunteers under sometimes challenging circumstances.
  • Enjoys and recreates on trails either on foot, equestrian, or mountain biking.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Requires possession of valid Class C Driver License (Class B with or without tanker and airbrake options preferred) with a driving record meeting the minimum standards required by the Association insurance carrier. Certified chainsaw feller or bucking and limbing certificate. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED, and First Aid certifications recommended.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-  
Job Posting Pay Range Min $24.65 Mid $29.33 Max $34.01  
Open Date 3/1/2023  
EOE Statement Tahoe Donner Association is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information. As part of this commitment, Tahoe Donner Association will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please email jobs@tahoedonner.com describing the accommodation.  

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