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DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE
RECREATION SAFETY COORDINATOR
Opening Date: June 09, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day June 30, 2026
Location: Please see Job Description section
Position Number: 01842-0001
Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round
Class Code: 9522
Grade: 18 (Professional/Technical Unit)
Salary: $19.02 - $26.48 Per Hour
Interested candidates need to complete and submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter , and a detailed Resume .
Please include the answers to your supplemental questions as a separate document that you can drop in the same place as your resume.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time position and serves as the Regional Safety Coordinator for central Maine, primarily focusing on Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Waldo, Sagadahoc, and Androscoggin Counties, including southern Franklin and Somerset Counties. Other duties statewide as necessary and approved by the supervisor.
Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and leading programs, and supporting volunteer instructors in leading public education programs for the Department to increase the safe and responsible participation in hunting, trapping, firearms use and handling, recreational shooting, boating, and ATV/ snowmobile riding.
This includes lessons in navigation, first aid, wilderness survival, wildlife conservation, land-owner relations, outdoor ethics, and related topics. The Recreation Safety Coordinator in this classification leads or assigns suitable instructors to lead programs throughout the region and works with partnering organizations to coordinate venues and distribution of courses. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing volunteer hours and student information, and assisting with outreach, R3 initiatives, and educational programs associated with hunting, shooting sports, and conservation education. This position will be responsible for maintaining firearms and related equipment used in hunter education programs.
TYPICAL DUTIES in this job classification include:
Recruit and train new volunteer instructors, including verifying qualifications.
Manage inventory and use of training aids, equipment, and other related supplies.
Communicate information between the Recreation Safety Office and volunteer instructors, as well as partners and organizations.
Promote hunting, trapping, archery hunting, ATV, snowmobile, and boating safety activities in assigned areas.
Represent the department in a professional manner with clubs, groups, organizations, and outreach events.
Lead/ teach programs and mentor new instructors as necessary
Review, evaluate, and suggest recommendations and improvements to supervisor regarding programs, processes, and volunteer management.
Provide professional guidance and input when requested that supports the mission of the department.
Support current initiatives and programs as deemed relevant by the department.
Deliver, supply, inventory, and maintain equipment and materials for volunteer and staff use.
Serve as Range Safety Officer and train new Range Safety Officers
Transport for use, ATV/Snowmobiles and equipment trailers for courses and workshops, events, and outreach.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education, training, and/or experience in outdoor recreation and safety, public speaking, and managing volunteers, demonstrating competency in mentoring, collecting, presenting and assessing information.
Maine · Augusta, ME