Field Manager

Description: 

Summary

The Field Manager provides trail layout and design, trail solutions, technical trail-building expertise and support, construction management, and training to volunteers and Conservation Corps trail crews. S/he reports to the Senior Field Manager and works closely with Trail Conference staff, volunteers, and numerous partner agencies and contracted clients. An expert trail designer and builder, s/he functions as both a trainer and crew manager and is committed to building crews through training, mentoring, and ongoing support.

Responsibilities: 

  1. Trail Design and Layout, Trail Solutions and Consultations
    1. Design sustainable trail systems and segments and propose sustainable trail solutions (foot traffic and multi-use) based on stakeholder input.
    2. Create professional-level trail plans, feasibility studies, and estimates. 
    3. Develop scopes of work, detailed work logs, schedules, and terms for contracts. 
    4. Be able to explain and defend their proposals to all stakeholders.
  2. Education
    1. Work closely with staff and partners to coordinate a comprehensive training program. 
    2. Organize and teach basic and advanced trail design and construction, stone work, rigging, tool and equipment use and safety, wetland construction, and other necessary courses.
  3. Crew Management 
    1. Manage trail projects and contracts involving seasonal Conservation Corps trail crews and volunteers to the greatest extent possible in order to provide productive, educational, and rewarding experiences for volunteers and Corps members.
    2. Instruct and line out Corps members in daily construction tasks including tool and equipment maintenance and repair. 
  4. Project Management
    1. Oversee the planning and implementation of trail projects with agency partners, lead volunteers, and staff. 
    2. Develop scopes of work and schedules. 
    3. Manage projects within planned budgets and present progress reports for stakeholders.
    4. Track projects through regular budget/progress updates, photo documentation, and reports. 
    5. Develop and implement risk management plans for all projects and be on call during the trail construction seasons for technical and urgent situations.
    6. Procure materials and supplies needed.
  5. Other Tasks
    1. Closely monitor administrative tasks to insure invoicing and payroll is completed promptly and accurately. 
    2. Maintain a collaborative relationship with staff, agency partners, lead volunteers, and subcontractors to ensure the smooth operation of trail projects.