Ops Trail Manager Job Lithia Virginia USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Requisition No: 880818 Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

OPS TRAIL MANAGER- 1 1 1 Position Number: Salary: $16-$18 PER HOUR, commensurate with experience Posting Closing Date: 09/06/2026

OPS TRAIL MAINTENANCE ) State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection This position is located in Lithia, FL

An opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, hard-working individual to provide resource management, interpretive, maintenance, administration, visitor services, and protection experience to fill an OPS Trail Manager position at Alafia River State Park located in Lithia. This position will be scheduled for up to 28 hours per week.

Duties And Responsibilities

The OPS Trail Manager will focus on managing Alafia River State Park’s extensive twenty miles of mountain bicycling trail system. Trail manager will lead volunteer crews, routine inspections, conduct maintenance and repair, communicate needs and assessments, complete reports, work with park management on all aspects of the trail system, perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

VISITOR SERVICES - Explains facilities and services provided for public use, enjoyment and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions in an accurate and professional manner. Attempts to resolve visitor complaints while maintaining good public relations. Provides natural and cultural history interpretive programs and services via presentations, walks and other programs and unit specific services as directed.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Recognizes biological communities and the natural processes required for their maintenance. Observes, maintains and protects the natural, cultural, historic and archaeological resources of the park. Implements vegetation and wildlife management plans, maintains optimum species control via natural and chemical means. Implements site restoration projects such as reforestation and erosion control. Implements water resources management plans. Collects and records resource management data.

MAINTENANCE - Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices. Conducts routine inspections to ensure proper maintenance standards are met. Maintains cleanliness of grounds and facilities.

ADMINISTRATION - Prepares forms and reports on a wide range of subjects including visitation, vehicle usage, purchase requests and accidents. Answers telephone, operates park radio, computer and various office equipment. Conducts purchasing and fiscal activities in compliance with established procedures. Answers correspondence and maintains park files.

PROTECTION - Performs routine patrols and security checks; ensures adherence to the Park Protection Plan. Opens and/or secures park facilities as appropriate. Interprets and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural and cultural resources and facilities and use thereof for the safety and enjoyment of the visitor. Responsible for security of cash fund.

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions/directions.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform physical labor.
Ability to operate radio equipment.
Ability to perform cash register/point of sale transactions.
Ability to interact with visitor inquiries in a tactful and courteous manner.
Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to participate in all aspects of resource management.
Skill in utilizing motor vehicles.
Ability to work outdoors.
Ability to…