Seasonal Trail Volunteer Coordinator

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for these parks is March-November, but the season may be extended or reduced due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty:
March 22, 2026.

his position serves as the Trails Program Coordinator under the Resource Management Division duty stationed in Tupelo, Mississippi.

The incumbent performs a wide range of duties to support management of the Natchez Trace Parkway, the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, and Old Natchez Trace trail segments. Duties include trail maintenance and repairs; operation and maintenance of trail equipment; marking trails to meet public needs; delivering trail materials and supplies to work locations; and responding to trail problems reported by visitors (such as downed timber).

Position is responsible for planning and coordinating Public Land Corps youth group and volunteer projects to accomplish trail maintenance and rehabilitation. Conducts trail assessments using GIS software to document conditions, create maps, analyze needs, and develop plans to correct deficiencies.

Administratively, the incumbent is responsible for planning short- and long-term trail management goals, funding requests, creating Scopes of Work, cost estimates, and implementing projects either through contracts, partnership agreements, or volunteer efforts. Obtaining a Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COR) and Agreements Technical Representative (ATR) certificate will be required after onboarding.