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Arizona State Parks seeks Open Space Coordinator

Deadline: June 10, 2007

To apply for this position, go to azstatejobs.gov, external job site and type "azparks" in the job search criteria.

Open Space Coordinator (Smart Growth Planner)
Arizona State Parks
Resources Management
1300 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Position Number: APR000861AHO

Grade: 22

Salary Range: $41,980-$71,631

(This position is not covered by the State of Arizona Merit System)

*Prefer applicant with Master's Degree.

*Prefer applicant with major course work in government, geography, urban planning, the social/natural sciences and/or related field.

*Prefer applicant with experience in Global positioning systems (GPS),GIS/GPS systems and experience in planning/parks sectors involving the development of guidelines, plans, policies, and inventory and evaluation of open space.

Description of Duties:

Represents the agency on the state trust land reform, and supports the activities of the Governor's Growth Cabinet. Makes recommendations to Parks Board, Executive Staff and the Chief of Resources Management. Makes decisions and develops management guidelines. Develops an open space inventory and evaluation system; develops open space and natural area protection policies; develops GIS database for open space.

JOB BENEFITS: (Included but not limited to)

*Fully vested retirement in just five years.

*Insurance-health and dental packages with low individual and family premiums!

*Receive two to four weeks of vacation time depending on status.

*Accumulate sick time and family sick time.

*Training and certification provided and tuition reimbursement is available depending on status.

**Apply by June 10, 2007***

****************ARIZONA STATE PARKS MISSION****************

Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners.

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