Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Trails)

National Park Service; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, California seeks a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Trails) to oversee all trails maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction activities for over 800 miles of park trails. You will lead crews, coordinate emergencies, and ensure safety and resource protection.

The role includes winter operations, infrastructure projects, and logistics management for backcountry work, reporting to the Division of Facilities Management. Federal wage system applies.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and directing maintenance and construction activities.
• Ability to lead repair and emergency maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with trails infrastructure and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee operations for front country and backcountry trails.
• Lead repair, rehabilitation, maintenance, and emergency work on trails and bridges.
• Oversee winter snow removal on paved front country trails and sidewalks.
• Manage supply chains: forecast seasonal needs, order food, tools and fuel.
• Coordinate backcountry resupply by pack and helicopter.

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Trails)

• Location: Yosemite National Park, California

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (Trails) for the Division of Facilities Management, Branch of Roads and Trails. Salary Range: First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. WS-10: $37.48 (Step 1) to $43.42 (Step 5) per hour - Fresno, California (FN) Wage Area

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for planning, directing, administering, and overseeing all operational, maintenance, and construction activities for Yosemite National Park's front country and backcountry trails program.

The incumbent provides leadership for the repair, rehabilitation, cyclic maintenance, emergency response, and construction of the park's trail infrastructure, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with National Park Service standards, while supporting the protection of the park's natural and cultural resources.

This position provides full program oversight for the repair, rehabilitation, cyclic maintenance, and emergency maintenance of more than 800 miles of park trails, drainage structures, and multiple multi-use and pedestrian bridges.

Responsibilities also include winter snow removal operations on paved front country trails and sidewalks, construction of new trail infrastructure, and preservation of historic trail features, including dry-stacked masonry structures, in coordination with the park's cultural resource specialists.

The incumbent is responsible for oversight and management of the trails program commissary, ensuring seasonal backcountry trail crews are adequately supplied with food, tools, equipment, fuel, and other mission-essential materials.

This includes forecasting seasonal supply requirements, coordinating food and equipment orders, maintaining inventory levels, ensuring proper storage and food safety practices, coordinating pack and helicopter resupply operations to remote work locations, and managing logistical support for extended backcountry projects.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $37.48 – $43.72/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.