Park Technician Specialist - Elephant Butte Lake State Park (EMNRD #38231)

Posting Details Applicant lists may be screened more than once. Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. Transcripts must be attached at time of application that certify degree (if applicable). Application or resume must include the dates of employment (month and year) for each job and have details regarding your knowledge, skills and responsibilities. Positions for less than 40 hours per week must be clearly indicated as part-time with number of hours per week. There are two similar positions open at this time. Position #38231 is a permanent position and position #49665 is a Sponsored Term position. Applicants may apply to both positions. Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico¿s economy and State Parks is a key player. Connected to communities statewide, our 35 state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely on a state park as a major source of economic development. The State Parks¿ mission is to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors. State Parks is committed to this mission, employing professional, dedicated staff to ensure that parks are cared for and preserved to the highest professional standards. State Park programs provide safe and fun educational experiences for the whole family. Why does the job exist? The purpose of this position, which is assigned to Elephant Butte Lake State Park, is to provide effective lake, vessel, vehicle, facilities and heavy equipment maintenance and operations. Assist in providing boating safety classes to staff, visitors and surrounding community schools, military basis, and other agencies, operate various types of vessels, power tools, and heavy equipment. Clean, inspect and maintain courtesy docks, ramps, parking lots. vessels, fleet and boating program and park facilities to ensure safe operations for staff and visitor use. Maintain inland waterway marking buoy system in accordance to guidelines and standards. Maintain and map locations of all aids to navigation to include buoys, docks, ramps, etc. Complete daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports, fuel logs, vessel and fleet logs, collect revenues from visitors, provide visitor and boating information, prepare quotes for boating needs. This position will also monitor park operations, assist with general functions of the park administration, fee enhancement, and fulfill managerial requirements when the Park Superintendents or Park Managers are unavailable. How does it get done? This position supports a wide range of lake operations and maintenance tasks and requires strong physical capability, including lifting, bending, standing, and operating boats, trailers, vehicles, and occasional heavy equipment. Key responsibilities include performing lake maintenance such as buoy work, dock and boat ramp upkeep, hazard marking, anchor placement, lake mapping, and providing boat tows. The position also conducts routine vehicle, vessel, and trailer maintenance, including scheduled inspections and reports, oil changes, bearing and tire work, electrical troubleshooting, cleaning, and minor repairs. Additional duties include facility upkeep¿such as maintaining restrooms, shops, storage areas, and the training center¿as well as supporting education and administrative functions, including boating education classes, the loaner life jacket program, obtaining quotes, assisting with fee collection points, and completing computer-based tasks. Who are the customers? Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the park for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas of the park. Visitors throughout the State of New Mexico and surrounding states, who are boaters, campers, hikers, birders and fishermen. For United States Coast Guard and State of New Mexico. Ideal Candidate Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the park for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas of the park. Visitors throughout the State of New Mexico and surrounding states, who are boaters, campers, hikers, birders and fishermen. For United States Coast Guard and State of New Mexico. Minimum Qualification High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in parks, monuments, museums, interpretive/educational ranger, field archaeologist, and/or ruins preservationist at a historic site. Employment Requirements Weekend and holiday work required. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions The working conditions for this position involve regular outdoor activity in a lake and park environment, often in varying weather conditions such as heat, wind, cold, and precipitation. The position requires frequent physical activity including lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, and operating boats, trailers, vehicles, and other equipment. Duties may involve working on or near the water, navigating uneven terrain, and handling tools, machinery, and maintenance materials. The role also includes occasional indoor tasks in shops, storage areas, and office settings. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Erica Baker Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.