Trail Services Specialist

Job Description:

Trail Services Specialist

Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
10/26/25
Division:
Open Space Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Jefferson County Open Space is currently seeking a Trail Services Specialist. This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and engaging the public. We are looking for someone that loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge with their team members.

The Trail Services Specialist performs a variety of skilled work in the construction, maintenance, repair and restoration of Open Space Trails and related facilities and structures in the Jefferson County Open Space trail systems. Supervise and train peers, LTEs, Seasonals, Trail Stewardship Team employees, volunteers and community service workers. Perform all aspects of trail construction and maintenance. Operate heavy equipment in remote locations under hazardous conditions. Mobilize labor and resources to remote locations. Assist with design and layout of trail construction projects.



SCHEDULE:

This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm). This position requires work to be performed on-site.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $28.00 - $31.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• This is an in-field position.
• Work involves design, constructing and maintaining hard surface and natural surface trails for the safe recreational use of the general public. Employee is also responsible for performing inspections, preparing reports, trail layout and site reconstruction, managing trail maintenance and construction projects.
• This position will be responsible for all aspects of trail construction and maintenance; to include trail layout, corridor cleaning (removing trees and vegetation), andmaintenance and repair of existing trails.
• Oversee the work of trail LTE’s, seasonals, stewardship team supervisors/ crew leaders/laborers and volunteers. Mobilize and allocate workforce and resources. Direct project implementation and completion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent certificate.
• A minimum of one year experience in trail work, construction, landscaping, natural resources or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment, including trucks, 15-passenger vans, and basic trail tools.
• Requires ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Minimum of two or more years of experience in trail work.
• Some supervisory and/or crew leader experience.
• Excellent group management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact careertalent@jeffco.us . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including truck and trailer combo, tractors, mini-excavator, trail dozer (Sutter 500), backhoe, skid steer, roller/compactor, water pump, chainsaw and a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Requires ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must past pre-employment physical.
• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us

Education:
GED, High School Diploma
Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum one year

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Category:
Natural Resources