Trail Ranger Application

The Department of Parks and Recreation is recruiting to fill open Trail Ranger positions in Boise, Coeur d’Alene and Idaho Falls!

These positions work eight – ten hour shifts, Wed – Wed away from the home station.
Idaho has one of the largest systems of single-track trails in the United States. Keeping those seemingly endless miles of trails accessible to users is a task coordinated by our Trail Ranger Program.

Want to join our team this summer? Learn more about becoming a Trail Ranger by visiting: Seasonal Employment in Idaho State Parks | Department of Parks and Recreation

Example of Duties

Works in remote areas, removing logs, debris, trimming brush, repairing short sections of trail and installing water dips.
Riding a motorcycle laden with 50lb of additional weight over challenging terrain;
Operating a chainsaw
Operate and maintain equipment;
Inspect equipment to insure proper working order;
Complete end of project reports;
Confirm scheduling and housing arrangements with Land Manager;
Ability to work unsupervised.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum age of 18.
Knowledge of motorized trail maintenance.
Knowledge of motorcycle maintenance and the ability to make field repairs.
Must have advanced or expert ability to safely ride a motorcycle on challenging single track trails.
Must have the ability to safely ride over a variety of terrain and in various weather conditions.
Must have physical condition and stamina sufficient to perform construction type work such as lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 90 pounds, bending, stooping, and working in adverse climatic conditions.

There will be a pre-employment motorcycle riding test to verify adequate skills for the job.

Note: This is a non-benefited seasonal position, serving up to one thousand three hundred eighty-five (1,385) hours of continuous service.

Trail Ranger Application

Idaho State Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit and hire qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This application will be used to determine your qualifications for the Trail Ranger Program. Please read the application carefully and complete all of the information requested.

Name(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Date You Can Report to Work

Last Date You Can Work

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

I Can Work…

Early Shifts

Late Shifts

Weekends

Holidays

I certify that I am a US citizen, permanent resident, or Foreign National with authorization to work in the United States

Yes

Have you worked for Idaho Parks & Recreation before? Where?

Yes

Are you at least 18 years of age? (Required)

Yes

I certify that I am in compliance with the provisions of the Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. Appendix,War and National Defense Sections 451-473) and Idaho Code (Section 451-501 et seq.)

Yes

Do you have or are you willing to obtain a driver's license?

Yes

Are you willing to work in extreme heat, rain, or cold?

Yes

Are you willing and able to locate your own housing and transportation for the season?

Yes

Do you have current STANDARD FIRST AID CERTIFICATION?

Yes

If yes, when does it expire?

Do you have a current CPR CERTIFICATE?

Yes

If yes, when does it expire?

What kind of CPR Certificate do you have?

Adult

Child

Infant

Are you able to lift up to 50 lbs?

Yes

Except for a minor traffic offense, have you ever entered a plea of guilty, no contest, or had a withheld judgment to a felony?

Yes

Do you have a motorcycle endorsement, if not are you willing to obtain one before the season starts?

Yes

Former Employer

Phone

City, State

Dates of Employment (From _____ to _________)

Reason For Leaving

Former Employer

Phone

City, State

Dates of Employment (From ______ to ______)

Reason for Leaving

Former Employer

Phone

City, State

Dates Employed (From _____ to ______)

Reason For Leaving

Identifying Gender

Female

Male

Prefer Not To Say

How did you hear about this job?

Felling Trees

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Rebuilding Trail Tread

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Installing, cleaning, water bars and drain dips

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Trimming Brush

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Map & Compass Reading

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Blazing, Signing, Marking

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Using a Chainsaw

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Using a Pulaski

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Operating an Off-Highway Vehicle

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Operating a Manual Shift Truck

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Checking Records for Accuracy

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Computer Operation

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Logging or Posting Information

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Typing

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Words Per Minute

Giving Talks to Groups

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Conducting Research

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Scheduling & Assigning Work to Others

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Training Others

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Region(s) you would prefer to work from. Please select the region(s) that apply.

Boise

Coeur d’Alene

Idaho Falls

How many years have you been riding single-track trails on a motorcycle?

Are you willing to spend up to eight days away from home?

Yes

Are you confident in your ability to change a flat motorcycle tire in the field?

Yes

What is the procedure for changing a drowned out (water logged) motorcycle? What do you do when you get back to camp?

Give the name of a trail in Idaho –or your state if you have not ridden in Idaho–(including the trail number, National Forest District, and drainage) you feel is the most difficult trail you have ever ridden on a motorcycle.

Why do you consider the above trail so difficult?

What is a Pulaski and what can it be used for in trail maintenance?

What riding areas are you familiar with in Idaho?

On a motorcycle, what skill level would you consider yourself?

Beginner

Novice

Intermediate

Expert

Describe your experience on maintenance and repair of motorcycles and chainsaws.

Other qualifications: (college courses, volunteer work, languages, skills, hobbies, etc.)

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POV trail ranger on a motorcycle over looking a mountain scene from the trail