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Location

Augusta, ME | United States

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Job description

OUTDOOR RECREATION PLANNER

(SENIOR PLANNER)

Opening Date:

March 06, 2024

Closing Date:

March 27, 2024

Location:

Augusta

Position #:

01740-0078

Position Type:

Full Time

Class Code:

0603

Grade/Salary:

Grade 25 - $52,832.00 - $71,240.00/Annually

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 Planner (Senior Planner) position. 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 permanent full-time position may be located in Augusta, Farmington, or Bangor.*

• Hybrid work options are available for this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Bureau’s Outdoor Recreation Planner provides professional services supporting land management and planning across Maine Public Lands, State Parks, and Historic Sites, in context with adjacent private lands. Working with a team of resource managers and specialists, the position provides guidance and management for outdoor recreation projects including but not limited to trails, waterways, campsites, and other predominantly primitive recreation resources. 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. Additionally, the Outdoor Recreation Planner periodically develops surveys and other social science initiatives to assess visitor use and visitor experiences. Work may be in remote locations, and some overnight travel is required.

The position plays an important role in developing and implementing the Bureau’s policies regarding outdoor recreation on Maine’s State Parks and Public Lands. Development of Maine’s 5-year State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is led by the position. The position serves as a liaison to numerous partner organizations including but not limited to the Maine Island Trail Association and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Another aspect of the position is 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 contact Rex Turner at [email protected]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in assigned area and four (4) years of related work experience. Equivalent related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Assigned area for this position: Parks and Recreation management, natural resources, forestry, environmental sciences, or a related field.

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 will need to complete and submit an online State of Maine Direct Hire Application, along with a detailed Resume, and Cover Letter at:

Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at:

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO APPLY ONLINE: Please mail the application materials listed in the "How to Apply" section to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155.

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No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.41% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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