Boise Parks and Recreation maintains more than 90 parks, 200+ miles of trails, 25 miles of the Boise River Greenbelt pathway, and hundreds of acres of open space. Successful candidates will take pride in playing an essential role in keeping Boise beautiful!
This position:

• Patrols trails and provides educational information related to trail etiquette and trail-related management.
• Provides assistance to Ridge to Rivers trail crew in performing trail maintenance or construction related functions.
• Work is performed independently under general direction.
• Currently open to all interested persons age 19 and older.
• Works weekends.

Patrols trails via foot or mountain bike. Provides educational information to community on trail etiquette and management. Works with volunteer Trail Rangers in organizing Trail Awareness Days and other similar trail education related events. Coordinates with organized hiking, running and cycling clubs to provide trail use related education to their members. Gives Ridge to Rivers related presentations at public events. Assists with planning and coordinating annual Trail User Survey, and tabulating results from survey. Provides assistance to Ridge to Rivers trail crew in performing trail maintenance or construction related functions. (100%)

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of the Ridge to Rivers trail system; trail etiquette requirements related to various non-motorized and motorized user groups.

Ability to give presentations to large groups of people; work independently; work weekends and evenings; hike and mountain bike long distances on single track trails in rugged terrain, under varied and extreme weather conditions; interact with the public and co-workers in a friendly and professional manner; display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public and other organizations; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; complete assignments in a timely fashion; understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations; maintain prompt and regular attendance; perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Two seasons experience working in a position such as an Interpretive Naturalist, Wilderness Ranger, River Ranger or Guide. Expert level mountain bike and hiking skills.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds. Also, the employee is occasionally pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will walk, climb and balance.

Working Environment
The work environment will include outdoor weather conditions, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
This position works: Weekends

19-Hour Temporary
All temporary part-time employees working less than an average of 19-hours per week are not currently eligible for benefits.

4-Month Temporary
All 4-month temporary employees working an average of 40-hours per week will accrue personal leave which can be used during employment.

8-Month Seasonal
In addition to accruing personal leave, anyone in an 8-month seasonal position working over an average of 30-hours per week is eligible for medical coverage.

9-Month Temporary
In addition to personal leave accrual and medical coverage, a position that is classified as a 9-month temporary is eligible for PERSI retirement benefits.

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