Youth Volunteer and Trails Program Assistant

Youth Volunteer and Trails Program Assistant

This position is located at Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) in the Visitor Experience and Resource Stewardship Division.

Open to the first 75 applicants or until 04/05/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Duties

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

Major duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate youth and volunteer efforts that support sustainable recreation, public engagement on trails, and trail maintenance.
• Work with youth crews (Youth Corps, Student Conservation Association (SCA), AmeriCorps, etc.), volunteers, and park staff assisting with resource projects, trail maintenance, and other related projects providing insight and direction on project requirements.
• Assist in the creation or revision of orientation materials, maps, trails signs, information signs, interpretive materials, guidebooks, and handouts.
• Develop prioritized recommendations for trail work and collaborative projects with trail partners.
• Assist in developing proposals to secure funding for trail maintenance, youth crews, and associated projects.

Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion and can involve extensive periods of standing, walking, and hiking in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines outdoors or in caves and carrying a backpack. Work involves recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities. on occasion may lift or carry equipment weighing less than 50 pounds over long distances.

Working Conditions: The work can include moderate risks or discomforts that require safety precautions (e.g., exposure to extreme temperatures, climates, rough terrain, wild animals pests, and or insects). Employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, boots, gloves, etc.
Government housing MAY be available.

See vacancy posting for full requirements.