Working with the State Lands management team involves a wide and exciting range of opportunities, from field forestry to recreation project management to trail building. Below are current opportunities available in the State Lands program.
Full-time Positions
There are no full-time positions available at this time.
Temporary and Seasonal Positions
Job Announcement: Trail Coordinator
$20.28/hour
This position coordinates trails program and projects in the Essex District of the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Plans, develops, and coordinates trail maintenance and development projects, and supervises and monitors in-house, contracted and volunteer trail crews. May develop and coordinate a volunteer trail maintainer program on state lands. May also support the preparation of grants, requests for proposals, and contracts for trail projects. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Outdoor Recreation Specialist, Parks Regional Manager or State Lands Stewardship Forester, but with need for significant independence interacting with the public and outside service providers. This position opening is in the Essex Junction District Office. Hours per year range from 960-1280.
To apply, visit https://careers.vermont.gov/job-invite/50799/. Candidates must apply online by 9/3/2024. For further information, contact Jim Duncan, State Lands Manager, at jim.duncan@vermont.gov or 802-636-7554.
Job Announcement: State Trail Crew Leader- Temporary
The State Trail Crew Leader prepares for, and leads, a 2-6-person trail crew on recreation and trail projects on Vermont State Lands. The Crew Leader is responsible for the safety and supervision of the team and is accountable for the quality and completeness of work projects. Under the supervision of the seasonal Trail Coordinator(s) and/or district recreation staff, the Crew Leader will plan the logistics involved in the completion of each job, including but not limited to, organizing proper tools, procuring materials, and arranging crew accommodations while working on projects.
For more details and to apply, view the full posting for Job Opening #50632 at https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Barre-State-Trail-Crew-Leader-Temporary-VT/1196799100/ Candidates must apply online by 8/13/2024. For further information, contact Jim Duncan, State Lands Manager, at jim.duncan@vermont.gov or 802-636-7554.
Job Announcement: State Trail Crew Member I - Temporary
Crew Members perform entry level trail work in both backcountry and front country settings in a close-knit team of two to five Trail Crew Members. Work will be performed at Vermont State Parks and State Forests throughout Vermont. Duties and work projects are performed under the direction of the Trail Crew Leader with oversight by the District Trails Coordinator and/or District Recreation Representative, with the need for significant independence interacting with the public while in the field. Position will run from the beginning of June to the end of August.
For more details and to apply, view the full posting for Job Opening #49227 at https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Barre-Seasonal-State-Trail-Crew-Member-I-Temporary-VT/1120658200/ Candidates must apply online, open until filled. For further information, contact Jim Duncan, State Lands Manager, at jim.duncan@vermont.gov or 802-636-7554.
Job Announcement: State Trail Crew Member II - Temporary
Crew Members perform trail work in both backcountry and front country settings in a closeknit team of two to five Trail Crew Members. Work will be performed at Vermont State Parks and State Forests throughout Vermont. Duties and work projects are performed under the direction of the Trail Crew Leader with oversight by the District Trails Coordinator and/or District Recreation Representative, with the need for significant independence interacting with the public while in the field. Position will run from the beginning of May to early November.
For more details and to apply, view the full posting for Job Opening #50633 at https://careers.vermont.gov/job/Barre-State-Trail-Crew-Member-II-Temporary-VT/1196802100/ Candidates must apply online by 8/13/2024. For further information, contact Jim Duncan, State Lands Manager, at jim.duncan@vermont.gov or 802-636-7554.