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FAMB has hired a Trail Crew Leader

3/27/2020

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NOTE: This position has been filled. We can't wait to get to work!!

Job Title

Trail Crew Leader 

Organization 
Flathead Area Mountain Bikers is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and advance mountain biking opportunities in the Flathead Valley of Northwest Montana (Whitefish, Kalispell, and Columbia Falls). We provide the community with free skills clinics, free group rides, a youth scholarship program, and the opportunity to volunteer in the construction and maintenance of local trails on state and federal lands as well as in city and county parks. We also manage and maintain Spencer Trails in Whitefish. 2020 is the first year of operations for our Flathead Trail Crew, a valley-wide trail maintenance and construction crew that is fully funded for the upcoming summer work season thanks to generous contributions from the community in the 2019 Great Fish Community Challenge. FAMB’s projects and programs are led by an Executive Director and FAMB’s volunteer Board of Directors. 

Position 
Reporting to, and in partnership with the Executive Director, and under the guidance of FAMB’s volunteer board of directors, our Flathead Trail Crew’s Trail Crew Leader (TCL) will plan and carry out trail maintenance and construction projects on state and federal lands as well as city and county parks in the Flathead Valley. The TCL must be able to work independently to assess trail maintenance needs, perform required work, keep a record of the nature and hours of work performed, and to supervise volunteers and/or other trail crew members, where applicable. FAMB will provide all necessary trail work tools. When new trail construction projects are underway, the TCL may work with contracted trail builders. 

Responsibilities   
Complete trail condition surveys to identify and prioritize needed maintenance. Perform trail maintenance both independently and in a team, including clearing downed trees, performing reroutes, drainage and tread work. Document work performed via photo and video using personal mobile device. Oversee and direct community volunteers for community work days. Act as an ambassador for FAMB on the trail. 


Qualifications   
Previous trails experience is required, certifications (MCC, USFS, WFR/A) are a plus. The ideal candidate is a mountain biker and is familiar with bike-friendly trail design. Self-motivated; able to multi-task with excellent attention to detail and deadlines; can perform successfully without regular supervision. Reliable transportation is required. Mileage will be reimbursed at the federal rate. The majority of work can be completed with a flexible schedule, though the TCL must be able to schedule volunteer work days ahead of time. Must be able perform strenuous physical work, lift 50 pounds, and be comfortable hiking with tools and heavy loads. 

Expectations   
This is a part-time seasonal position. Scheduling is flexible, 20-50 hours / week. Start date may be impacted by relevant guidance from state health officials. Pay starting at $18/hour but will ultimately depend on experience.  

To Apply 
Send resume and cover letter to info@flatheadamb.org. Position is open until filled. Any interviews scheduled during a stay at home order will be conducted via video conferencing.

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NOTE: This position has been filled. We can't wait to get to work!!
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USFS Issues Crystal Cedar Project Final Approval

3/27/2020

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FAMB has some good news to brighten your day in otherwise difficult times: the Forest Service has issued its final approval for 25 miles of trail in the Crystal Cedar project in Columbia Falls! A huge thanks to everyone who submitted comments supporting this project. And our gratitude goes out to everyone at Gateway to Glacier Trails who have put a lot of time into ushering this project along.  

This project includes both recreation components (trails and trailheads) and forestry components (both commercial logging and fuels reduction). You can read the full environmental analysis of the project on the USFS website, and to read the final decision, click here.

A map of the approved trails appears below, and you can view a map of the planned logging here.

We'll begin building trails and trailheads as soon as we can, and will be working in partnership with Gateway to Glacier every step of the way. We may start on some small portions of the project as soon as this summer, but many of the trails won't be built until the logging is completed, which will likely take 3-5 years. We'll be able to start building trails incrementally as portions of the logging project are completed.  

As always, building these trails will take a lot of time, effort, and money. Watch for FAMB fundraising efforts in the future so we can get these trails built and open! 
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