Trail Maintenance & Safety Specialist

National Institutes of Health (DOHHS); Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service seeks a Maintenance Worker (Trails) to perform carpentry and masonry on trail structures, transport tools and materials, and help lead volunteers in park projects. The role requires handling heavy equipment and ensuring safety at backcountry sites in California.

This is a permanent, full-time federal position with a WG-7 pay scale. Work is in Crescent City or Orick, CA; salary ranges from $27.94 to $32.59 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience performing carpentry on trail structures.
• Experience with masonry and stone work on similar infrastructure.
• Ability to operate common trail maintenance equipment safely.
• Familiarity with transporting materials and working at active work sites.

Responsibilities

• Performs carpentry work on trail structures using logs and lumber (bridges, boardwalks).
• Masonry tasks for walls, abutments, and trail features using dry stone techniques.
• Transports tools, materials, and equipment to job sites; may operate power equipment.
• Lead volunteers during projects and ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Carpentry

Trail maintenance

Safety procedures

Use of hand/power tools

Heavy equipment handling

Tools

Chain saw

Bobcat

Forklift

Loader

Dump trucks

Job description

National Park Service seeks a Maintenance Worker (Trails) to perform carpentry and masonry on trail structures, transport tools and materials, and help lead volunteers in park projects. The role requires handling heavy equipment and ensuring safety at backcountry sites in California.

This is a permanent, full-time federal position with a WG-7 pay scale. Work is in Crescent City or Orick, CA; salary ranges from $27.94 to $32.59 per hour.