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[at-l] Position Announcement - Pacific Crest Trail Association

Position Announcement

The Pacific Crest Trail Association is seeking a person to fill the
position described below.  The association office is located in Sacramento,
CA.  Annual salary range $30-35K based on experience and ability to perform
responsibilities w/o additional training.  Medical benefits.  Mail resume
with cover letter to Robert S. Ballou, Executive Director, PCTA, 5325
Elkhorn Blvd. #256, Sacramento, CA  95842.  Letter and resume must be
received by April 27, 1998.

Director of Trail Operations 

Position Concept:  This person will be responsible for (1) implementing
association policies related to its partnership with the Forest Service,
National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, state and other
government agencies, and (2) organizing and involving members and other
volunteers in monitoring and maintaining the Pacific Crest National Scenic
Trail, and feeder trails as necessary.  The Director of Trail Operations
reports to the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

+  Demonstrated proficiency in the management of wildlands preservation and
protection activities, including  volunteer trail maintenance programs
+  Experience in researching, planning and acquiring trail or conservation
lands
+  The ability and willingness to travel and work on weekends as needed
+  Experience in working with federal land management agencies
+  Proficient with MS Windows and Office Suite software
+  Good verbal and written communications skills
+  Demonstrated ability to work independently
+  Good organizational skills

Specific Responsibilities:

+  Implement association policies to protect and preserve the trail in
accordance with the official Comprehensive  Management Plan for the Pacific
Crest National Scenic Trail
+  Create a system to update private land trail easements, as needed, and
communicate with land owners to assure compliance with the terms of their
easements
+  Monitor government policies and proposed actions which may affect the
trail, and report significant activities to the trail operations (field
service) committee for action
+  Develop and implement a comprehensive system to recruit and train trail
volunteers, including regional and area  trail coordinators
+  Establish and implement procedures that are consistent with government
policies to reimburse volunteers in a timely manner for approved
out-of-pocket expenses
+  In cooperation with partner agencies, organize an annual survey of trail
conditions, and from it identify trail projects  and organize volunteers to
carry them out
+  Establish a system for recognizing volunteers for trail work
+  Staff the trail operations (field service) committee
+  Other duties as assigned

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