RECREATION CONSULTANT - 62899

State of Tennessee
US - Ohio - Cincinnati
November 13, 2024
Government

Executive Service

RECREATION CONSULTANT

Department of Environment and Conservation

Office of Outdoor Recreation/Recreational Services

Chattanooga, TN

Salary:
Annual Salary Range $54,204.00 - $81,096.00

Closing Date:
11/18/2024

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This role is primarily remote work from home or in the field - focused on East Tennessee with occasional travel to Nashville and other areas of the state as needed.

Who we are and what we do:

The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment.

We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves.
Every idea and perspective is valued so that our culture reflects the people we serve.

Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee.
We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management.
We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee's rich natural, historical, and archaeological heritage.

About the Bureau of Conservation:
Within TDEC, the Bureau of Conservation is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and over-sight of our Tennessee State Parks, State Natural Areas, State Archaeology, and the Office of Outdoor Recreation.

About the Office of Outdoor Recreation:
The Office of Outdoor Recreation serves as a resource, a partner, and a leader in supporting sustainable, accessible, and welcoming outdoor recreation to improve the quality of life and economy across the State of Tennessee.

How you make a difference in this role:

Are you passionate about Tennessee's outdoors and dedicated to serving the public through quality recreational opportunities? Then we want to hear from you! Tennessee's Office of Outdoor Recreation is seeking a Recreation Consultant for East Tennessee who has significant outdoor recreation experience, will assist with enhancing local recreation, and can help regional and local communities thrive through parks and outdoors.

Job Overview:

This is an Executive Service position, reporting to the Assistant Director of Recreation Services.
This role is primarily remote work from home or in the field - focused on East Tennessee with occasional travel to Nashville and other areas of the state as needed.
It will work closely with the Middle and West Tennessee Recreation Consultants and other staff in the Office of Outdoor Recreation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comfortable working across diverse teams and managing projects in concert with many internal and external stakeholders and partners.

• Research current outdoor and local recreation trends, standards, and regulations to develop technical assistance documentation, provide on-site consulting, and conduct training focused on key topics for Tennessee's recreation partners.

• Direct involvement with local, state, and federal officials to provide consulting services related to outdoor recreation, park facilities, and programs.

• Provide advice and consulting services to recreation partners related to outdoor recreation projects and initiatives.

Required Experience:

A bachelor's degree in outdoor recreation, parks & recreation administration, or related field is required, as well as experience equivalent to three years of professional work in outdoor recreation or a public recreation department, two of which must include developing and planning for outdoor and/or public recreation systems.
The desired individual must be Certified Parks and Recreation Professional certified (CPRP) upon or within one year of appointment to this position.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

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