What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Management Technician II position at Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, Inc?
Resource Management Technician II
Supervised by Natural Resource Management Specialist
40 hours per week (weather permitting)
Seasonal Position (March-November)
Hourly non-exempt
Objective:
The seasonal Resource Management Technician II works directly with the Natural Resource Management Specialist in the Natural Resources Department to conserve and manage the park’s natural resources through resource management with a focus on sustainable trail maintenance planning and implementation.
Major Duties:
- Serves as a frontline representative of the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
- Works with the Natural Resource Management Specialist to create and implement trail maintenance plans
- Maintains the Grandfather Mountain trail system through regular maintenance and regularly surveys trail conditions to determine where and what trail work is most needed
- Serves as the lead on trail maintenance and resource management projects while in the field in the absence of the Natural Resource Management Specialist
- Manages the Grandfather Mountain natural resources through invasive species removal and biodiversity monitoring
- Patrols the park’s trail system to answer questions and ensure visitors are acting in a safe manner
- Utilize citizen science to monitor park biodiversity and provide engagement for guests
- Provides critical information to staff and guests as to best practices to protect Grandfather Mountain’s natural resources
- Responds to emergency calls and takes appropriate action following established protocols and procedures
- May serve as a parking attendant and assist in trash pickup in various capacities
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary
Qualifications:
- A minimum of two full seasons of prior employment with Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation in the Natural Resources Department
- Working towards/possess a degree in recreation management, biology, environmental studies, or a related field. Possession of degree preferred
- Prior trail maintenance experience and hiking skills are required
- Physically capable of doing trail work and hiking rugged terrain
- Ability to take initiative and work individually or as part of a team
- Reliable transportation (personal vehicles may be used on occasion)
- Public speaking ability and good communications skills
- First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to acquire certification
- Capable of learning local flora and fauna
- Must have good hiking boots and gear for the outdoors (we will provide uniforms including rain gear)
- Flexibility of schedule (holidays and weekends required, occasionally some evenings)
- Sweeps up to Attic Window Peak once a month to evaluate trail conditions
- Updates trail maintenance project binder at the beginning of the season
- Employment will begin one week before seasonals arrive to assess trail conditions post-winter and ends the second weekend in November. This allows time to wrap up any maintenance before winter and perform trail sweeps through the busy fall season