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September 16, 2024

Maricopa County

Goodyear

FULL TIME


Trails Specialist

Posting Date
09/16/24
Application Deadline
09/21/24
Pay Range
Hiring Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.50 hourly
Full Range: $20.00 - $31.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Parks and Recreation
About the Position
The Trails Specialist provides recreational opportunities, community resources, and park support so that park users can enjoy a safe, healthy, and exhilarating experience.
About Us
Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert, from hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track.
At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872 miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
In addition to the parkland, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315-mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all of the regional parks together. The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers who are dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!
Proud to Offer
  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
  • Employee discounts for goods and services
  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Learn more at
    Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
  • One year of experience in Parks and Recreation or the repair and maintenance field including, but not limited to, construction, landscaping, or forestry
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
  • Skid loader, compact excavator, or heavy equipment experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (i.e., Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Internet use
  • Proficiency with GIS/GPS software and mapping applications
  • Trail maintenance or construction experience
Job Contributions
  • Maintains and constructs park system trails utilizing Department standards
  • Performs re-alignment and re-construction of old trail segment
  • Inputs data for ERSI-GIS work order tracking and completion
  • Assists with locating the final alignment of a trail to establish control points, gradients, and drainage
  • Assists with conducting field studies to determine the design and layout of trails and trailheads, including land features such as soil, topography, vegetation, climate, wet areas, and hydrologic regimen
  • Identifies and compiles database information to create maps and other trail plan documentation in response to the public involvement process
  • Uses GIS data along with aerial photographs and compares them with topographical features and contour lines along with old maps, property records, land titles, property boundaries, and other reference materials to verify their identification accuracy
  • Supports Parks department staff in completing duties
  • Other Job Duties as assigned
Working Conditions
  • Must possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona Driver’s License
  • Must obtain basic first aid, CPR, and ATV training and certifications within one year of hire
  • Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly
  • Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards and noise and vibration
  • Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware:
  • Skid steer, compact excavator, trail dozer, tractor, side-by-side, ATV, trucks, trailers, hand tools, power tools, Microsoft Office programs, internet, and ERSI/GIS
Protective Equipment Required:
  • Steel-toed boots, safety glasses, DOT helmet provided by County
Selection Procedure
  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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