Recreation Safety Coordinator - 0001

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

10d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position and serves as the Regional Safety Coordinator for central Maine, primarily focusing on Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Waldo, Sagadahoc, and Androscoggin Counties, including southern Franklin and Somerset 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).
Applicants must pass a background check and be free of criminal and fish and wildlife related violations.

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

Develop, coordinate, and lead programs.
Support volunteer instructors in leading public education programs.
Lead or assign suitable instructors to lead programs throughout the region.
Work with partnering organizations to coordinate venues and distribution of courses.
Manage volunteer hours and student information.
Assist with outreach, R3 initiatives, and educational programs associated with hunting, shooting sports, and conservation education.
Maintain firearms and related equipment used in hunter education programs.
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 (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of pay to MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for welcoming a child)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)