Natural Resources Recreation Coordinator

Straits District Recreation Coordinator, Natural Resource Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Salary: $4,299-$5,783 Monthly, $51,588 – $69,396 Annually

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and directing maintenance of recreation facilities and infrastructure on DNR-managed lands in the Straits District by utilizing all available resources and through consultation with the Region Recreation Manager.
• Evaluate, recommend, and address maintenance priorities at recreation sites by conducting field assessments to identify safety and environmental deficiencies.
• Education and enforcement activities such as making public contacts, user safety, investigation, and incident reporting. Position will be required to maintain limited police powers qualifications related to recreation on DNR-managed lands.
• Issue warnings and citations as needed.
• Develop, plan, and implement volunteer work parties, forest watch patrols, organized events, and user group meetings.
• Planning, assigning, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring work projects and staff.

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• At least two years of professional work experience in the following:
  • Supporting and promoting recreation on public lands;
  • Maintaining or building public recreation trails and facilities;
  • Working collaboratively with volunteers, users, groups, and the general public on natural resource-related recreation;
  • Supervising or evaluating employees;
  • OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience to meet the above qualifications.

Required Competencies: 

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts, write effectively, and communicate with diverse groups (both internal and external).
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
• Must be able to operate an ORV, ATV, and mountain bike on intermediate to difficult trail terrain and must pass the Department ATV training test.
• Must be able to pass Basic Enforcement Training and receive the DNR Limited Commission Authority during the probationary period.
• Before hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.