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Maine Bureau of Parks seeks Outdoor Recreation Planner

Application Deadline: February 29, 2008

Outdoor Recreation Planner - Augusta

Job Code: 6431 Grade: 24 ($35,214.40 -$ 47,964.80) Position: 017206284

Value of State-paid Health & Dental Insurance: $322.97 biweekly;

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 18.46% of pay.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands seeks an accomplished recreational expert for a key planning position. The position provides an opportunity for team-oriented state-wide leadership on non-motorized recreational planning and management. The position delivers resources and guidance to state parks and public lands managers; community groups, including land trusts; and non-profit project partners including recreation clubs, and advocacy organizations.

The position is supported by an ambitious and innovative management team working aggressively to expand conservation and active recreation opportunities for all Maine people, and to develop tourism infrastructure supporting Maine's economy.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise in recreation planning and recreation management, and will be able to deliver results through teamwork and partnerships.

The position has limited administrative or technical support, and depends upon independent supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) years experience in parks or resource land planning, landscape architecture, or related field including experience in park and recreation facility construction, operation, and maintenance and a Bachelors Degree in Park Management, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, or related field. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please complete a Direct Hire Application, resume, and all supplemental questions below and mail or fax to: Carmen Welch, Natural Resources Service Center, 155 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0155; fax 207-287-2216. Application material must be received by 5:00 p.m., February 29, 2008. The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions

For job specifics, please call Alan Stearns, Deputy Director, Bureau of Parks and Lands, at 287-4911.

Any job offer to new hires is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver's license check if applicable. Three references must be provided and made available at the interview to include at least one work-related reference.

For State of Maine Direct Hire Application, please click on: http://www.maine.gov/bhr/state_jobs/how_to/direct.htm or call 287-4997 for an application.

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