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New Mexico seeks LWCF/Trails Program Coordinator

Application Deadline: February 22, 2008

Job Title: LWCF / Trails Program Coordinator - SF State Parks

Job ID: 13199

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular TERM for State

Salary: Pay Band: 60

Hourly:  $ 13.30 min - $ 23.64 max

Annual: $ 27,664 min - $ 49,171 max

Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with coordination & administration of the federal Recreation Trails Grants Program, and to implement State Trails System Act, coordination, planning, construction, and maintenance of trails within State Parks and on other state, federal and private lands where appropriate and to provide assistance with consistent oversight, development, implementation & distribution of the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) to maintain eligibility for federal funds.

Educational requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Natural Resources, Planning or Recreation. (Please enter your education level on the Education and Work Experience page of the application even when submitting a resume).

Experience

2 years experience in grant and contract management, with administrative, planning and public relations skills and public speaking and/or 2 years experience in planning or implementing trails projects.

Employment Requirements

Valid NM driver's license.

This job ad may be used to fill multiple vacancies within the Division.

Working Environment

Office work to include computer and essential office equipment use and deskwork, occasional lifting; field work to include driving long distances and extensive walking to conduct project evaluations and inspections on project sites.

To Apply for this job:

THE HIRING AGENCY MAY ACCEPT SPO AUTHORIZED EQUIVALENCIES FOR THE REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE FIELDS LISTED FOR THIS POSITION.

State agency must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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2. Please apply by: February 22, 2008

3. Cutting and pasting a resume in Word will assure that your resume will come through on the new system, or you may complete the Work Experience section.

4. There are a series of questions that are different for every job.  In order to receive full consideration for all your qualifications, be sure to answer all questions (do not skip any).

5. If a veteran or a disabled veteran, be sure to send your DD214 to: NM State Personnel Office, Applicant/Intake Section, 2600 Cerrillos Road, P. O. Box 26127, Santa Fe, NM 87505. If you receive confirmation of your veteran or disabled veteran status, please reapply for the position and indicate that you received confirmation.  You will only need to submit your documents one time. 

6. Remember there is no hard copy application.  If you submit a resume directly to an agency and don't apply on-line, your application will not include the questionnaire answers for inclusion on the ranked list.

Agency contact for this position is: For questions regarding the application process pleasecontact: Robert Vialpando, (505) 476-3273.

For information regarding the position please contact: Ray Casados, Field Support Bureau Chief, (505) 476-3389

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