Recreation Safety Coordinator - Bangor - 2313 (Anticipated Vacancy)

State of Maine•Bangor, ME

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position and serves as the Regional Safety Coordinator for north central Maine, based out of Bangor, focusing on Penobscot, Piscataquis, and portions of Somerset, Franklin, Hancock, and southern Aroostook Counties. Other duties statewide as necessary and approved by the supervisor. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and leading programs, and supporting volunteer instructors in leading public education programs for the Department to increase the safe and responsible participation in hunting, trapping, firearms use and handling, recreational shooting, boating, and ATV/ snowmobile riding. This includes lessons in navigation, first aid, wilderness survival, wildlife conservation, land-owner relations, outdoor ethics, and related topics. The Recreation Safety Coordinator in this classification leads or assigns suitable instructors to lead programs throughout the region and works with partnering organizations to coordinate venues and distribution of courses. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing volunteer hours and student information, and assisting with outreach, R3 initiatives, and educational programs associated with hunting, shooting sports, and conservation education. This position will be responsible for maintaining firearms and related equipment used in hunter education programs.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Maine Driver’s License and be willing to travel as an integral part of this position.
Must possess certification or be willing to acquire certification in the disciplines currently overseen by the unit (Hunter safety, Archery Hunter Education, Trapper Education, ATV/Snowmobile, Boater Education).

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge in related disciplines such as hunting, trapping, or outdoor recreation.
Teaching or providing related training and mentorship with similar focus
Relative program coordination and volunteer coordination and management.
Experience and knowledge, use, and maintenance of firearms and archery equipment.
Knowledge and experience of recreational shooting sports activities including rifle, shotgun, and archery.

Responsibilities

Recruit and train new volunteer instructors, including verifying qualifications.
Manage inventory and use of training aids, equipment, and other related supplies.
Communicate information between the Recreation Safety Office and volunteer instructors, as well as partners and organizations.
Promote hunting, trapping, archery hunting, ATV, snowmobile, and boating safety activities in assigned areas.
Represent the department in a professional manner with clubs, groups, organizations, and outreach events.
Lead/ teach programs and mentor new instructors as necessary
Review, evaluate, and suggest recommendations and improvements to supervisor regarding programs, processes, and volunteer management.
Provide professional guidance and input when requested that supports the mission of the department.
Support current initiatives and programs as deemed relevant by the department.
Deliver, supply, inventory, and maintain equipment and materials for volunteer and staff use.
Serve as Range Safety Officer and train new Range Safety Officers
Transport for use, ATV/Snowmobiles and equipment trailers for courses and workshops, events, and outreach.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
Parental leave – forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account