Outdoor Recreational Specialist id-8327

May 9, 2025

Duties

Evaluate needs for new or expanded outdoor recreation resources;
Identify and classify existing or potential outdoor recreation areas;
Develop and review long-range and short-range outdoor recreation plans to

meet present and future needs of the population

Develop standards and methods for outdoor recreation planning, including

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involvement in master planning efforts

Gather input from Alamosa residents on future recreation projects
Budget/Grant administration
Program design and operations
Coordinate major outdoor recreation events such as the Rio Frio 5k,

Weekends on the Rio, and the Rio Trio Adventure Race

Appropriate risk management
Perform delegated duties as assigned by the Parks and Recreation Director
Provide support for City activities, facilities, and programs as requested
Maintains professional certifications as appropriate for job category and

Responsibilities

Create and maintain beneficial collaborations with external entities
Works on media and public relations as it relates to programming and

planning.

Track program participation data for report to Parks and Recreation

Director, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and any applicable funding

agencies or stakeholders.

Performs, supervises staff, or coordinates with volunteers or

contractors for general trail maintenance such as corridor designation,

leveling, signage installation, and debris removal.

Operates and maintains various equipment and vehicles used for the

maintenance, repair or new construction of trails, green ways and

recreational facilities including a snowmobile, drag behind groomer,

flatbed, pickups, tractor, loader, power and riding mowers, edger,

trimmer, chainsaw, blower, brush saw, and hand tools.

Lead City's Noxious Weed Planning efforts in regards to Parks,

Trails, and Open Space in collaboration with the Parks Division Manager

Grant & Project Ma

Actively research new funding opportunities
Meet with funders to establish relationships and propose new projects
Build project budgets with input from qualified professionals
Apply for and manage Department grants in collaboration with the Director
Track grants and matching expenses and complete grant reports. Maintain

positive relationships with funders.

Requirements

Risk Management involving outdoor recreation and general safety practices

and procedures

Motor vehicle and traffic laws
Sensitive habitat management
Equipment and materials utilized to maintain parks and outdoor rec-related

facilities

Budget development and financial record keeping
Interact effectively with the public and employees
Ability to report to work regularly and on time. Work a flexible

schedule, depending on program needs, including working evenings and

weekends and shifting assignments as program needs change

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to operate outdoor power equipment
Ability to recognize safety hazards and apply proper safety precautions
Have or be able to obtain a valid Colorado driver's license if assigned

to drive a city vehicle

Safely and effectively coordinate youth outdoor programming
Understand, develop, and manage financial documents such as budgets

and grant reporting materials

Communicate to stakeholders the wide-ranging benefits of outdoor

recreation

Preferred Skills

Walk, stand, kneel, climb, stoop, crouch, push/pull, and

reach for extended periods.

Normal range of vision and hearing for ensuring the safety of the employee,

co-workers, and general public.

WAGE: $26.48 - $27.80 hiring range per hour DOQ, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

JOB SITE: Alamosa, Colorado

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 75% paid by employer Employer Paid Short

& Long Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance Free r creation

membership & discounted golf

PAID TIME OFF membership 10 days of vacation annually 10 days of sick leave

annually 2 personal days per year 11.5 paid holidays

RETIREMENT Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association CO PERA

Employer contribution 14.76% Employee contribution 9% Defined Benefit Plan

or Defined Contribution Plan

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this

position, please click on How to Apply to view application

information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the

application information (registration is available at no cost).

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