Cowboy Trail East Superintendent I

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Pierce, NE

Hiring Rate:

$20.386

Job Posting:

JR2025-00013511 Cowboy Trail East Superintendent I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

02-25-2025

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION: The Cowboy Trail comprises of 300+ miles of the former Chicago and Northwestern Railroad between Norfolk and Chadron, NE. Gifted to the State of Nebraska in the 90’s, it has been converted to a 187-mile crushed limestone trail between Norfolk and Valentine, NE where each season 65,000 + locals and visitors alike enjoy the scenery of Nebraska by foot, hoof, or bike. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) is seeking a motivated, self-driven, outdoor loving individual to aid our efforts maintaining one of the nation’s longest rail-trails. The ideal candidate will enjoy working outside, accomplish tasks with little supervision while communicating effectively with a team, and be adaptable as daily priorities shift.
Benefits include:
- Flexible work schedule – for example, ability to work four 10-hour days
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
- Variety of work duties throughout the season
- Meet people from all over the world traveling along the trail
- Opportunity to do meaningful work maintaining a state resource
- Health insurance available for those that work more than 20 hours per week (Hours under 40/week will have pro-rated benefit costs)

JOB DUTIES: Under the administrative direction of the Recreational Trails Manager and oversight of the NE Regional Superintendent, this position will administer all routine trail maintenance and monitoring along portions of Nebraska's longest State Recreational Trail – The Cowboy Trail. The duty station for this position will be at NGPC Shop at Willow Creek SRA. Duties include chipped rock surface trail maintenance (grading, packing, leveling, erosion control, etc.), mowing, noxious weed control, vegetation planting/seeding, minor bridge repair, sign replacement/repair, routine monitoring of trail infrastructure, and other duties as required. CDL preferred but not required. NGPC offers training needed to perform job duties.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in park/recreation management or a related field; (wildlife, fisheries, natural resources sciences, public administration, history, cultural resource preservation or interpretation, travel and tourism, and planning) AND one year related experience. Related coursework/training and/or experience in park/recreation management or related field may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Other: Pesticide Applicator license. Driver's license is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principals and techniques of trail maintenance; the operation and maintenance of trail maintenance equipment light to medium duty; noxious weed control techniques; natural resource management; basic carpentry skills; various computer programs that can support assigned duty requirements. Skills in: Communicating with teammates to accomplish daily/weekly work assignments; listening and understanding others; prioritizing workloads; safe equipment loading, operation, and maintenance (tractor, UTV, mower, track skid steer, mini-ex, sprayers, chainsaws, etc.). Ability to: Follow directions and assimilate information; apply Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to trail operations; monitor and prioritize trail needs related to public safety and user demand; ability to work independently with little or no supervision; operate tablets, smartphones, computer software, and hardware to fill out daily logs and surveys.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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