Outdoor Recreation Specialist (Planning & Research Associate II) -BPL - 6364 (Anticipated Vacancy)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

OUTDOOR RECREATION SPECIALIST

(PLANNING & RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II) - BUREAU OF PARKS AND LANDS (BPL)

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date:

July 2, 2024

Closing Date:

July 16, 2024

Location:

Augusta

Position #:

01720-6364

Position Type:

Full Time (Limited Period) *

Class Code:

0040

Grade/Salary:

Grade 23 - $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 per year

*This position is anticipated to become a permanent full time position with the new budget.

AGENCY DESCRIPTION: The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry has an opening for an Outdoor Recreation Specialist (Planning and Research Associate II). BPL manages over 700,000 acres of fee-owned land with conservation easements and leases bringing the total land area conserved to over 2 million acres. These lands are managed for a variety of resource values including recreation, cultural and historic values, wildlife, ecology, and timber. This limited period* full-time position is located in Augusta.

Hybrid work options are available for this position.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Bureau’s Outdoor Recreation Specialist supports recreation management efforts across Maine Public Lands, State Parks, and Historic Sites. The position monitors the use and character of the Bureau’s recreation resources including but not limited to trails, campsites, and other recreation infrastructure. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other tools, the position supports inventory and assessment efforts aiding in recreation resource management across the Bureau’s properties and interests. The Outdoor Recreation Specialist works with staff, partners, volunteers, and contractors to help plan and oversee recreation infrastructure development, rehabilitation, and maintenance. It periodically assists with developing and managing surveys and other planning initiatives. Work may be in remote locations, and some overnight travel is required. 

The position assists with developing Bureau reports, grants, and recreation development initiatives in addition to helping craft and deliver conservation and stewardship messages to the public through signage, kiosks, social media, and direct communications.

For questions specific to the position, please email Rex Turner at rex.turner@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An eight (8) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing a knowledge of planning and research principles, practices, and techniques.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with outdoor recreation resources such as trails, campsites, and other recreation areas.
• Knowledge of outdoor recreation and land management planning principles.
• Knowledge of GIS (e.g., ESRI) products and tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with federal and state agencies, public officials, consultants, departmental staff, senior management, and the public.
• Ability to design, organize, oversee, and/or maintain data collection and management efforts.

HOW TO APPLY: 

 Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a cover letter, current resume.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155 or faxed to 207-287-2216.  Be sure the title of the job you are applying for is included.

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