Parks & Trails Project Specialist

JParks &amp Trails Project Specialist

Salary

$25.81 – $29.20 Hourly

Location

Missoula, MT

Job Type

Regular Full-time, 40 hours/week

Job Number

2024-00391

Department

Lands and Community Administration

Opening Date

04/04/2024

Closing Date

4/22/2024 5:00 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

MFPE-Federation of Missoula County Employees

Work Site

Missoula County

Scheduling/Hours of Work

Full time Monday through Friday

Definition

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $25.8083 – $29.1997, per hour, DOE.

The Parks, Trails and Open Lands Division is seeking a PARKS &amp TRAILS PROJECT SPECIALIST to join their team. This position performs work to develop, maintain, repair and fund structures and grounds on countywide parks, trails, conservation and other county lands for the Parks, Trails and Open Lands Program (PTOL) Division within the Lands, Culture and Recreation Department.

Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
To Apply:

· Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted/requested.

· Please include with your completed application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial are accepted), a letter of interest, and a resume.

· Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

· Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Fulfills PTOL program objectives by preparing, implementing and overseeing parks, trails and conservation lands planning, acquisition and development projects. Responsible for overseeing project contracting and construction management. Works with the public, partner organizations and others to fund improvements and develop various funding mechanisms to implement projects, including grant writing. Makes funding recommendations. Evaluates grant project proposals. Provides grant program guidance, conducts program outreach and grant trainings. Administers PTOL project grant funds disburses funds maintains accurate records prepares periodic financial and performance reports ensures compliance with all applicable rules and regulations and monitors project and program progress. Conducts research and site investigations. Compiles data. Evaluates parks, trails and conservation lands project proposals. Ensures projects comply with rules, policies, and program planning documents. Attends board meetings, public meetings and community task forces to provide information and advice on project planning and development. Makes oral or written presentations. Prepares detailed comments on proposed subdivision, zoning, and other regulatory items to support the advancement of parks, trails and open lands issues. Assists with the general administration of PTOL programs such as responding to requests for service creating and fostering partnerships developing and monitoring partnership agreements, conducting public outreach working toward resolution of conflicts and participating in strategic planning and prioritization of work schedules. Coordinates with GIS personnel to develop maps and other supporting information. Retrieves data in the form of reports using GIS and database programming capabilities provides maintenance of the current databases. Acts as team leader on specific projects. Serves as a resource to other staff on specific issues.

Minimum Qualifications

· Requires a Bachelors degree. Degrees best suited for this position include recreation management, construction/project management, planning, urban studies, environmental science, and geography.

· Requires three years of community planning or project management experience.

· Applicants with a MA degree or higher and one year of experience may be considered.

Physical/Environmental Demands

The work requires the ability to walk over rough, uneven terrain and travel to remote work sites and meetings. Frequent field work will be required, in addition to working in an office setting, using a computer keyboard. May require occasional light lifting (up to 20 lbs). May require attending meetings before or after normal work hours.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
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Agency

Missoula County

Address

200 W Broadway

Missoula, Montana, 59802

Phone

406-258-4874

Website

http://www.missoulacounty.us

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.81 – $29.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Missoula, MT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person