Trail Stewardship Team (TST) Supervisor (Limited)

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

01/25/26

Division:

Open Space Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This role is a Limited position anticipating an assignment end date after one year and offering Medical coverage for both the employee and/or any dependent children for limited rates.

Description:

Are you seeking more than a paycheck on your new adventure?  
 
Are you seeking more than a paycheck on your new adventure? Then Jefferson County has an opportunity for you. If you're an outdoors person, enjoy working with youth, and/or have trail building and maintenance experience, then look no further! Jefferson County Open Space is hiring a Trail Stewardship Team Supervisor to oversee and direct the day-to-day operations of Jefferson County Open Space’s youth corps program, the Trail Stewardship Team. This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking game changers, people that love what they do and are motivated to share their knowledge with those that they work with.  
 

About the Trail Stewardship Team:  

The Trails Stewardship Team (TST) of Jeffco Open Space is a fun program that employs youth for trail maintenance and natural resource restoration of parks. TST promotes a positive work and stewardship ethic among team members while helping to maintain and improve natural surface trails, mitigate noxious weeds, and restore natural areas. TST will employ 80 youth this summer, placed into crews of 10 members, supervised by an adult Crew Leader. Join over 3,000 TST alumni for a program that has been happening since 1975!

The Trail Stewardship Team Supervisor (Limited) will perform administrative and supervisory duties in directing the day-to-day activities of Trail Stewardship Team Crew Leaders and Crew Members performing trail maintenance and construction for the Open Space Division. 

  

SCHEDULE:

The work week schedule will be Monday through Thursday. The start date for this position will be mid-March and end on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Working Dates are listed below: 

Pre-Program Training and Interviews:  

The work week schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The start date for this position will be mid-March and end on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Working Dates are listed below: 

 

Pre-Program Training:   
April 16; 6:00PM – 8:00PM Interview Training  
April 18 & 25 (Saturdays); 7:00AM – 5:00PM Crew Member Interviews  
June 1 – June 11; Mon – Thurs; 7:00AM – 5:00PM Crew Leader In-Field Training  
 

Program Dates:  
June 15 – July 30; Mon-Thurs; 7:00AM – 5:00PM  
 

COMPENSATION:

Please note the anticipated hiring range for this role is: $23.00 - $25.00 USD hourly.  

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

BENEFITS:

Please note that the employment status is Limited, full-time (Fixed-Term) with an anticipated assignment end date of 11/19/2026 and is eligible for personal medical coverage following the month after hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work involves constructing trails using hand tools and power tools and working around heavy equipment. 
• Employee is responsible for maintaining trails, installing erosion control devices and inspecting the trail system. 
• Work also involves vegetation control, constructing stairs, tie walls and fencing.  
• This position may involve snow removal.  
• Direct the daily work of the Trail Stewardship Team to accomplish park and open space projects in an efficient and timely manner.  
• Train and supervise up to 10 Crew Leaders to complete trail and natural resources projects and manage youth in an outdoor setting.  
• Ensure that safety policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to in order to achieve compliance with established standards. 
• Walk up to 10 miles a day in extreme weather carrying tools and personal equipment.  
• Facilitate crew meetings at the end of each day.  
• Direct Crew Leader reporting requirements and manage payroll, attendance, and project completion data.  
• Use conflict resolution skills to mitigate any conflict among employees. 
• Please note that this position will be addressing duties for both the Trails Technician (8 Month) role and the TST Supervisor role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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