STATE OF
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: CHIEF SUPERVISOR, BUREAU OF TRAILS
Class Code: 8795-29 Date Established: 07-01-73
Occupational Code: 3-3-3 Date of Last Revision: 11-12-09
BASIC PURPOSE: To supervise, develop, and implement all
activities of the Bureau of Trails concerning Department lands open to the
public, multi-use recreational trails, and the use of off highway recreational
vehicles (OHRV’s), to include trail planning and maintenance, budgetary
and administrative functions, legislative initiatives, informational releases,
and enforcement of rules and safety regulations concerning trail use.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Plans,
develops, and supervises the construction, maintenance, and use of the state
recreational trail system and roads on department lands and supervises all snowmobile
activities and functions concerning the off highway recreational vehicle (OHRV), and multi-use trail
programs.
·
Contacts
landowners and conducts negotiations to secure deeds, rights of way, options,
easements, and permits, to purchase property, and/or to secure settlements of
damaged property claims. Resolves
conflicts between governmental agencies and public and private landowners concerning
OHRV/snowmobile and multi-use trail programs.
·
Supervises and
oversees the enforcement of OHRV and snowmobile rules and regulations,
prosecuting violators in court as necessary.
·
Discusses
natural resource and recreational use issues with the legislature, including
preparing and presenting public defense of proposed changes in agency policy or
regulations, testifying on legislative bills in the interest of the Department
of Resources and Economic Development, and proposing and/or developing legislative
language concerning the public use of the statewide trail system.
·
Meets with
state officials, commissions and Legislative Committees as well as regional and
private recreational agencies to obtain support and assistance concerning the
establishment and maintenance of the statewide OHRV and snowmobile trail systems
and supervises the development of promotional, educational, and environmental
materials for public multi-use trails and OHRV trails. Prepares lectures and programs with clubs and
other organizations and assists communities with their trail programs.
·
Develops and
supervises all budgetary functions incidental to the department’s
responsibility for use and maintenance of trails and roads on department
recreational properties, including obtaining and administering federal funds as
appropriate. Supervises research
activities and the preparation of reports concerning the economic benefits and
environmental design of trails, trends concerning public use versus
development, and the results of trail inspections and assessments.
·
Exercise
direct supervision over District Supervisors and office staff and supervises
and develops training for all personnel, including program training for OHRV
and snowmobile volunteers.
·
Travels
throughout the state by car, OHRV and snowmobile in order to conduct trail
inspections and field investigations.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in analyzing and interpreting
data, policy, and procedures OR in using equipment in order to arrive at
logical conclusions or recommendations.
Knowledge: Requires logical or scientific expertise to
resolve problems of a specialized or professional nature in a wide range of
applications.
Impact: Requires responsibility for achieving major
aspects of long-range agency objectives by planning short- and long-term
organizational goals, reviewing recommendations for procedural changes, and
developing or revising program policies.
Errors at this level result in incorrect decisions at an administrative
level, and are detected subsequent to implementation in an overall evaluation
process.
Supervision: Requires delegating supervisory or program
responsibilities to subordinate managers, with overall accountability for
hiring employees or approving program policies.
The supervisor in this position assumes responsibility for an
organizational unit, including developing long-range plans, analyzing staffing
requirements, and formulating systemwide policies and procedures.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job functions in
a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable job elements and
little risk of hazard to physical or mental health.
Physical Demands: Requires light work, including continuous
walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time as well as
occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires acting as the official
representative of the agency, including explaining and defending current and
long-range goals or objectives which directly affect public policy decisions
regarding major state programs and services.
Complexity: Requires evaluating a combination of
wide-ranging job functions to determine work procedures, to solve problems, and
to reach conclusions by applying analytical, technical, or scientific
thinking. This level also requires
planning policies and long-term strategies, drawing conclusions based on
available criteria, and evaluating the effectiveness of program objectives.
Independent Action: Requires independent judgment in planning and
evaluating work procedures and in supervising the development of professional,
technical and managerial standards under administrative direction and according
to broad departmental guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree with major study in
parks and recreation management, outdoor recreation, forestry, mechanical,
civil, engineering technology, or a related field. Each additional year of approved formal
education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Seven years’ of experience in a
supervisory or administrative position involving five years experience in
public relations, business management, trail or forestry construction , general
construction or a related field. Each
additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of
required formal education.
License/Certification: Valid New Hampshire driver’s
license. Must obtain a Commercial
Driver’s License within one year of hire.
RECOMMENDED
WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of the functions of the Division of
Parks and Recreation and related state agencies. Knowledge of the layout and development of
OHRV trails and programs. Knowledge of
the use of computers and GPS (Global Positioning Satellite Systems) equipment
and related software. Knowledge of the
methods for securing property easements.
Knowledge of environmental and other regulations concerning land
use. Knowledge of the principles and
practices of accounting and budgeting, including the tracking of financial
information. Knowledge of the principles
and practices of supervision, management, and conflict resolution. Knowledge of legislative practices and
procedures and law enforcement ordinances.
Ability to read and understand legal agreements and documents. Ability to learn the use of radio
transmitters and other allied equipment.
Ability to operate OHRV’s and snowmobiles. Ability to manage and oversee multiple
projects and personnel. Ability to meet
the general public with appropriate tactfulness and to successfully communicate
with and speak before a variety of groups concerning recreational use and law enforcement,
including private and public landowners, state and federal officials,
commissions, legislative committees, and regional and private agencies. Must be willing to maintain appearance
appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency
appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of
general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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