Trails Program Supervisor

Slcgov; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid vacation and personal leave

6-12 weeks of paid parental leave

Retirement contributions toward a pen​

401(k)

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000

Discounted supplemental benefits like,

Job summary

Salt Lake City Public Lands Department seeks a Trails Program Supervisor to lead the Foothills Trail System development and city trail network management. You will supervise crews, coordinate with contractors, and ensure maintenance aligns with city specifications.

The role focuses on planning, design, and implementation of trail assets, with a leadership role within the Trails & Natural Lands Division and collaboration across departments to balance recreation and conservation.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience serving in a paid professional leadership position in natural resources management, trail building and maintenance, or a related field.
• Specialized knowledge of trail planning, design, building, and maint

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and implements assets within the Foothills Trail System Plan and related management programs.
• Oversees maintenance of Foothills trails, open space, conservation areas, trailheads, signage and amenities.
• Coordinates with vendors and contractors to ensure materials and services meet Salt Lake City specifications.
• Supervises maintenance crews and volunteers; assigns work and trains team members.
• Operates and trains on trail building equipment as needed; ensures safe operation and maintenance.
• Monitors assets, tracks purchases, and submits work orders and inventory logs.
• Collaborates with Communications, Events, and other City agencies for public outreach and events.

Education

Natural Resource Management or related field

Job description

Trails Program Supervisor Job Description

The Salt Lake City Public Lands Department is searching to fill its new Trails Program Supervisor position to develop and manage the SLC Foothills Trail System and much of the City's urban trail network. It is a transformational time as the Trails & Natural Lands (TNL) Division prepares to implement an updated vision for the Foothills Natural Area that balances recreation and conservation after years of planning and community engagement. This supervisor manages all program areas related to the City's Public Lands trail system including design, construction, maintenance, rehabilitation and closure of trails; oversees planning, installation, and maintenance of assets including trailheads, signage, and trail system infrastructure. Serves as a leadership team member for the Trails & Natural Lands Division with the Director, Operations Manager, and Restoration Ecology Program Supervisor.

Position Type

Full-Time-In person

Position Salary Range

$27.89 - $48.19

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Typical Duties

• Plans, designs, and implements the assets within the Salt Lake City Foothills Trail System Plan and other Foothills Natural Area management programs in collaboration with the Trails & Natural Lands leadership team.
• Oversees management and maintenance of Foothills Natural Area trails, open space, conservation areas, trailheads, signage and related trail system amenities.
• Facilitates trail planning and maintenance in other Salt Lake City Public Lands properties.
• Reads and interprets construction drawings and inspects trail projects to ensure Salt Lake City specifications are being followed. Inspects work in progress, which may include several different areas and projects covering multiple locations. Ensures work meets performance quality standards. Coordinates with vendors and contractors to ensure delivery of specified materials and/or services.
• Supervises maintenance crews of permanent and seasonal employees and volunteers. Makes work assignments and ensures completion of projects. Trains and motivates employees on crews. Determines appropriate schedules for performing preventative maintenance and restoration of trails and open space lands and assets. A high volume of field work during relevant seasons can be expected.
• May operate, supervise the operation of, and provide training on a full range of medium to heavy trail building equipment and hand tools required for the various natural surface or crushed stone applications such as mini-excavator, backhoe, pickup and large trucks, towing of trailers, loader, tamper and mower, as necessary. Ensures equipment is properly maintained and safely operated. Coordinates preventative maintenance and needed repairs with Fleet Management.
• Submits and schedules work orders, safety and vandalism reports, material requisitions, maintenance on equipment logs and inspection lists. Performs fixed asset monitoring and tracking to ensure all assets are accounted for, tracked, and maintained. Tracks supplies and materials and recommends purchases as necessary.
• Makes recommendations to management regarding personnel actions, including performance evaluation, rewards, recognition, disciplinary actions, budgetary matters, equipment needs, etc. Trains and evaluates team members. Maintains documentation on performance of all supervised employees.
• Works closely with Communications and Events teams before, during, and after events to ensure public safety and protection of City property and assets. Responsible for coordination and oversight of volunteer stewardship activities. May assist with public outreach including visitor contacts, presentations at public events and meetings, hosting educational and interpretive outings, and natural area programming.
• Works with other City agencies, public entities, and community groups to plan and implement projects or to resolve problems and concerns.
• May act and take on the responsibility of the Operations Manager in their absence and when otherwise assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience serving in a paid professional leadership position in natural resources management, trail building and maintenance, or a related field. Education in natural resource management, environmental studies, recreation management, or a related field may be substituted one for the other on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years of experience.
• Specialized knowledge of trail planning, design, building, and maint