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Trail Operations Specialist
Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Support and enhance the overall Trail Operations program .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in trail operations program management, including saw program management and sustainable trail management. Proficient in data management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills to support training and certification processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Trail Operations Program ManagementSaw Program ManagementData Management in SalesforceStakeholder EngagementMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Sawyer Certification AssessmentProject ManagementData Visualization ToolsBudget MonitoringContract DraftingPurchase Order ManagementQuality AssuranceField Work in Remote ConditionsLogistics CoordinationInventory Management
Soft Skills
Exceptional Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesCommitment to Mission-Driven Work
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceMicrosoft Office SuiteProject Management ToolsData Visualization Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Sawyer Certification
Industry Keywords
Federal PolicySustainable Trail ManagementAppalachian TrailNatural Disaster ResponseStandard Operating Procedures
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support and enhance the overall Trail Operations program
- Communicate with staff, A.T. partners, agencies, A.T. Clubs, contractors, course providers, participants, and instructors
- Learn and follow USFS and NPS saw programs and policies
- Distribute information about Saw Trail Advisory Group outcomes, safety notices, and agency guidance
- Enter and receive purchase orders and draft contracts
- Ensure proper utilization of grant codes for expenditures
- Assess sawyer certification and training needs
- Coordinate course logistics, estimates, scheduling, invoicing, and payments
- Perform data management and quality assurance in Salesforce ATC’s central database and the USFS Sawyer Database
- Maintain contact records, manage training events, accept registrations, maintain certification records, and produce reports
- Schedule virtual and in-person meetings
- Fulfill sawyer certification document and materials commitments
- Manage reimbursement and PPE requests and place PPE purchases
- Support development of a business plan for safety training outside the Cooperative Management System
- Monitor the program budget and communicate variances
- Maintain and follow Standard Operating Procedures
- Support coordination of saw strike teams after natural disasters, if needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
- Knowledge of federal policy and management guidelines and the technical details of saw program management, sustainable trail management, and necessary requirements preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred
- Experience using databases, project management, or data visualization tools preferred
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively engage a variety of stakeholders
- Familiarity with the Appalachian Trail, hikers, and volunteers preferred
- Experience in retail, inventory management, and order fulfillment preferred
- Commitment to mission-driven work and fostering meaningful relationships with donors, volunteers, and organizational partners
- Ability to perform field work in remote backcountry conditions, rugged terrain, and varied weather
- Reliable high-speed internet access for remote work
- Personal vehicle for work-related travel is expected
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or move light to moderate weights
- Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health, dental, and vision insurance available
- Company paid long-term disability and life insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 7% match after 1 year of service
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel