Salary : $63,440.00 – $86,944.00 Annually
Location : Breckenridge, CO
Job Type: Full Time / Year Round
Job Number: 2023-00066
Department: Recreation
Division: Recreation – Open Space & Trails
Opening Date: 05/16/2023
Closing Date: 6/11/2023 12:00 AM Mountain
Position Summary
The Town of Breckenridge is seeking a dedicated and uniquely qualified individual to fill the Open Space & Trails Coordinator positionThe Open Space & Trails Coordinator is responsible for performing complex professional and administrative level duties, including designing and implementing natural resource preservation and protection projects, coordinating management plans, site planning, and natural resource efforts with staff, contractors, partners, and regulatory agencies, providing professional information and assistance to other Open Space & Trails and Town staff, writing and managing grants, studying and preparing reports, assisting in land acquisitions, and performing related work as required under the direction of the Open Space & Trails Manager.
The individual in this position is responsible for the full range of professional and technical natural resources management work in open space and trails, natural resource protection and restoration activities, in addition to providing project coordination for Cucumber Gulch Preserve research and management. The Open Space & Trails Coordinator also prepares and maintains a variety of records, reports, plans, and resource inventories and serves as a specialist in resource management, natural science, and open space administration. Additionally, the individual in this position establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, other Town employees, and the general public through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitment. This individual professionally interacts with all levels of the Town of Breckenridge and outside organizations through high level verbal and written communication skills. Building, leveraging, and maintaining partnerships and collaborations are key focus areas of this position.
Essential Job Functions
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Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS degree in natural resource management or a related field required.
- Two to four years of natural resource management related work experience required.
- Two (2) years direct employee supervision required.
- Strong computer proficiency, including experience working with Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, and Outlook, required.
- Must pass a criminal background check as described in the Recreation Department Criminal History Background Check & Confidentiality Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in natural resource management or related field preferred.
- Previous grant writing and management experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience working with volunteers desired, including recruiting, training, directing, organizing, and motivating volunteer teams.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
- Community CPR, first aid and AED training required within 60 days of hire.
- Preventing disease transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire.
- Valid Driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle check required prior to employment.
- Colorado Driver’s license required within 30 days.
Additional Information
Full Salary Range: $2,440 – $3,344 biweekly or $63,440 – $86,944 is annualized
Hiring Salary Range: $2,440 – $2,892 biweekly or $63,440 – $75,192 if annualized
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Qualified applicants must attach the following with their online application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
SENSITIVITY STATUS
Because the Town’s Recreation Department positions may involve direct contact with children, the Town requires that the incumbent in this position must have a clear criminal history that bears on his or her fitness to have responsibility for the safety and well-being of children.
WORK SCHEDULE
Generally Monday-Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm, with some evening meetings and occasional weekend events as needed.
Potential Housing Available
The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options. For eligible “regular” employees, these options may include medical, dental, benefit credit, a cafeteria benefit plan, health and dependent care flexible spending plans, retirement, employee assistance (EAP), life insurance, long-term disability, mid-term disability and supplemental insurance.
For further information please click: Full Time / Regular Benefits.
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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution in Natural Resource Management or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
02
Please describe your degree:
03
Do you have two (2) or more years of natural resource management related work experience?
- Yes
- No
04
How many years of directly related open space/natural resource management and/or other pertinent planning experience do you have?
- No experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 3-4 years of experience
- 5+ years of experience
05
If applicable, please describe your previous open space/natural resource management and/or other pertinent planning experience:
06
Do you have two (2) or more years of direct staff supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
07
If you have staff supervisory experience, please describe below:
08
Do you possess strong computer skills including experience working with the Microsoft Office suite?
- Yes
- No
09
Please select any of the following areas that you have previous experience with: (Check all that apply)
- Land acquisitions & negotiations
- Coordinating and administering Open Space & Trails activities
- Securing grant funding, including writing grants and overseeing grant reporting
- Collaborating with other agencies
- Preparing management plans
- N/A
10
Please select any of the following areas that you have previous experience with working with volunteers (check all that apply):
- Recruiting
- Training
- Directing
- Organizing
- Motivating
- N/A
11
Please describe your familiarity with the Town of Breckenridge Open Space Trail System:
Required Question