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State of Idaho seeks Regional Trails Specialist

Application Deadline: September 4, 2007

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation has an opportunity for a Regional Trails Specialist in our East Region Office in Idaho Falls. The person in this position will be responsible for working with other regional staff, partner agencies and users to identify, develop and maintain OHV recreational facilities; promoting appropriate recreation use by implementing and coordinating outdoor education programs; monitoring program performance for compliance with funding, legal parameters and department agreements/MOUs.

In this position you will serve as a liaison among the department, various user groups, the public, and other agencies to provide information, technical assistance and identify/assess needs; hire and train seasonal staff and be responsible for managing the trails program budget for the East Region. Because employees operate a motorized trail bike, snowmobile and ATV on narrow, steep mountainous trails, you may be required to demonstrate your ability to navigate a motorized off highway vehicle.

Open for Recruitment: August 20, 2007 - September 4, 2007

Salary Range: $16.00 per hour depending on experience

Location: Idaho Falls

To view the job announcement and apply for this position go to www.dhr.idaho.gov , click on State Jobs, then click on Current Openings and scroll down and click on Natural Resources - Environment. You will find the announcement listed under the title of Program Specialist (Regional Trails Specialist). If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Troy Elmore (208) 525-7121. For questions about the application process you may contact Joyce Clark at 208-514-2490 or jclark@idpr.idaho.gov

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