Do you have experience in parks and recreation management and want to use your skills to provide valuable resources and opportunities for communities in our state? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking candidates for a Recreation and Conservation Program Specialist vacancy to assist in implementing the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program and the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program in Pennsylvania. These programs provide vital assistance to municipalities throughout the state in developing new outdoor recreation opportunities for Pennsylvanians. Apply today and join our team!
This position serves within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation, Community Parks and Conservation Division, Land Conservation and Stewardship Section. In this role, you will serve as Alternate State Liaison Officer to the National Park Service (NPS) to administer the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program and the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program. These federal programs provide financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities interested in pursuing an outdoor recreation acquisition or development grant.
You will be responsible for developing policies and procedures that govern program implementation. Work includes developing and recommending statewide goals, objectives, and priorities; ensuring program consistency with any applicable state and federal requirements; and conducting evaluations of the program and preparing reports of findings and recommendations. This position also manages state and federal grants for outdoor recreation and conservation, and implementation of statewide projects and special initiatives, and ensures compliance with requirements for lands acquired or developed with state and/or federal funds to be used for recreation, park and conservation purposes in perpetuity.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
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