Idaho Recreation
& Park Association

Outdoor Recreation Planner- Canyon County

Organization: Canyon County, Celebration Park

Address: 12996 Iowa Ave. Nampa, ID 83686

Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt Wage: Salary starting $61,838

Open until filled

The Outdoor Recreation Planner Performs has an active role in designing the physical layout of recreation areas, ensuring the outdoor recreation needs of the community are met, and protecting the scenic, aesthetic, natural and cultural resources of recreation land. The position is under the direct supervision of the Parks, Cultural and Natural Resources Director, with considerable latitude allowed for independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of the position are performed in a public building and in an outdoor environment.

Recreation Development:

• Plan, manage and attend public meetings and events as assigned
• Identify and classify existing or potential outdoor recreation areas and cultural and natural resources of significance to Canyon County’s heritage
• Coordinate and assist federal, state, local and private efforts to acquire and protect the outdoor recreation environments, cultural, and natural resources and provide outdoor recreation opportunities
• Develop and review short- and long-range outdoor recreation plans to meet present and future needs of the population
• Communicate verbally and in writing with other disciplines and partners to integrate team member contribution to overall planning process

Technical:

• Write and implement grants
• Prepare and maintain a variety of documents, correspondence, log sheets, department brochures, signs, publications and related documents

Other Duties:

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance county policies, procedures, and safety practices
• Performs other related duties as required

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Executive Director - Parks

Organization: El Paso County

Address: Colorado Springs, Co

Status: Full-Time; Exempt Hiring Range: $160,000-181.000 Annually DOQ

El Paso County is seeking and Executive Director--Parks for Colorado's most populous county, home to over 750,000 residents over 2100 square miles. El Paso County is home to Colorado Springs--the county seat and the state's second-largest city--and the iconic 14,115-foot Pikes Peak. The county's unique blend of natural beauty, access to both outdoor recreation and metropolitan amenities, and over 280 days of sunshine each year make it one of the most sought-after places to live in Colorado.

El Paso County Parks Department

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Maintenance Technician- City of Meridian

Organization: City of Meridian Parks & Recreation

Address: 33 E. Broadway Ave.  Meridian, Idaho 83642

Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt Wage: $20.36

Work involves driving city vehicles, hauling city trailers and equipment, and skillful operation of a variety of hand and power tools and power equipment. Maintenance Technicians work under the supervision of the Parks Maintenance Manager or designated Crew Chief who issues written or oral work orders and inspects work frequently. A Maintenance Technician will frequently provide direction and train seasonal employees and work with volunteers or court appointed persons. In any assignment, a Maintenance Technician must perform work safely and efficiently, many times under adverse weather conditions.

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Parks Maintenance Tech I- City of Nampa

Organization: City of Nampa Parks & Recreation

Address: 411 3rd St S, Nampa, ID, 83651

Status: Full-Time; Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $20-$21.13 (DOE)

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of routine manual and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and cleaning work in an assigned area of responsibility to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for City residents. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment in a variety of terrains and weather conditions with exposure to airborne pathogens and chemicals.

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