Contact Name: Lindsay Williams
Company/Organization/Agency: Rocky Mountain Field Institute
Address: 815 S 25th St, #101, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904 United States
Email Address: jobs@rmfi.org
Contact Phone: (719) 471-7736
Job Title: TRACS Surveyor
Job Description: The TRACS Surveyor (TS) works under the supervision of the RMFI Program Director and in close coordination with U.S. Forest Service staff. The TRACS Surveyor aids in the planning and implementation of RMFI’s Trail Assessment and Condition Survey (TRACS) program. The TRACS Surveyor will work independently, completing trail condition surveys on
identified National Forest System (NFS) Trails on the Pike and San Isabelle National Forest and Cimmeron and Comanche Grasslands (PSICC), as part of the 10-Year Trail Shared Stewardship Challenge. The surveys will be completed on the U.S. Forest Service's Trail Assessment and Condition Surveys (TRACS) form. The TRACS survey is the current U.S. Forest Service corporate survey for collecting accurate information about the trail and constructed features along the trail, including key dimensional information, material type, and quantities. This survey also provides an objective
evaluation of the current condition of trail and constructed features, and identifies prescription for needed tasks.
Primary duties include planning logistics required to complete TRACS surveys; implementing thorough surveys of priority trails in a timely manner; and completing detailed reports with survey metrics and photo documentation. The TRACS Surveyor will also assist with RMFI’s stewardship programming (trail maintenance and restoration projects) when needed, helping ensure quality work standards, the highest degree of safety, and an enjoyable experience for all RMFI program participants.
Job Start Date: 3/20/2023
Application Deadline: 2/17/2023
Additional Information: WAGES and BENEFITS:
The TRACS Surveyor position is paid hourly. Pay is consistent with industry standards and will be determined based on experience, certifications and qualifications (anticipated hourly pay range is $15-$18/hour depending on experience). Travel with a personal vehicle is required and is reimbursed at the federal rate. For overnight programs, the TRACS Surveyor is paid a day rate (10 hours/day) and food and field supplies are provided. Benefits include paid sick leave and discounts on outdoor gear and equipment. Employees meeting certain tenure requirements are eligible to participate in RMFI’s SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, including employer contributions of up to 3% to match the employee’s contributions to the plan.
TO APPLY:
-Complete the RMFI Employment Application by visiting our webpage. https://www.rmfi.org/internships-employment
-Please email your cover letter and resume in PDF format to jobs@rmfi.org with “RMFI TRACS Surveyor_YourName” in the subject line.
-The successful candidate will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check. RMFI will notify you of the steps involved in this process after an official hiring offer has been made.