BAXTER STATE PARK
APPLICATION SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR TRAIL CREW LEADER POSITION

NAME:
Applicants MUST either submit a separate narrative statement with specific responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) specified below or ensure that they are addressed in describing experience and training elsewhere in the application. Failure to provide adequate information addressing the KSAs for this job may negatively affect your eligibility and/or rating for this position.

In addressing the KSAs, be sure to fully describe your experience and training with regard to lead trail maintenance work; work practices; the ability to interpret instructions, specifica-tions, etc; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; and reliability and dependability. Also describe the level of responsibility/authority you had, and the degree of independence under which you operated.

PLEASE USE SPACE BELOW FOR YOUR ANSWERS OR ATTACH ANOTHER PIECE OF PAPER:
1.

Skill in construction and maintenance practices relating to trail corridors, dry stone masonry, carpentry, drainage structures (swales, waterbars, culverts, etc.), foot bridges, puncheon, trail tread (both bench cut and turnpike), signs, log benches, stone and wood stairs and steps and other visitor facilities, on both ADA accessible and non-ADA trails. Indicate if and where you have built, repaired, or maintained the above items.

2.

Ability to manage construction and/or maintenance trail projects, ensure the crew uses safe work practices, efficiently lead trail construction and maintenance projects, and coordinate guidance from the Trails Supervisor. Describe your experience and knowledge in these activities, including leadership training and experience, communication skills and training, etc.
3.

Skill in using and maintaining equipment, trucks, trailers, hand and power tools common to trail construction and maintenance, dry stone and carpentry work. List tools you have used and those in which you can competently instruct others in the use.
4.

Ability to effectively use knowledge of and experience in standard trail maintenance and construction techniques in atypical situations. Provide examples of situations where you have used experience and good judgment to determine the best course of action to resolve a problem encountered in the field.