Regional OHV Trails Lead — Planning & Outreach

IdahoPTV; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

State retirement system

403(b)/401(k) optional plans

Life insurance

Job summary

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Regional Trails Specialist to support recreation programs across Idaho’s East Region. The role focuses on coordinating with partners and stakeholders, developing and maintaining OHV facilities, and promoting responsible use of public lands while delivering quality outdoor experiences.

Successful candidates will have knowledge of recreation planning theory, management principles, and a track record in program coordination.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management practices (planning, organizing, leading, controlling).
• Knowledge of program or project planning and implementation (team member or individual contributor).
• Experience developing and evaluating policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and inspect OHV facilities for the trails program within the region for acquisition, upkeep and compliance with department agreements or grant requirements.
• Work with regional staff, partner agencies and users to identify, develop and maintain OHV recreational facilities.
• Promote outdoor education programs and monitor program performance for compliance with funding and MOUs.
• Serve as liaison among the department, user groups, the public and other agencies to provide information and identify needs.
• Hire and train seasonal staff and manage the regional trails program budget.

Skills

Management basics

Program planning

Policy development

Education

Upper-division recreation planning theory courses

College-level management course or equivalent

Job description

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a Regional Trails Specialist to support recreation programs across Idaho’s East Region. The role focuses on coordinating with partners and stakeholders, developing and maintaining OHV facilities, and promoting responsible use of public lands while delivering quality outdoor experiences.

Successful candidates will have knowledge of recreation planning theory, management principles, and a track record in program coordination.