Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Information and Education Coordinator

Program Coordinator II
Agency Name:
Dept. of Fish and Game
Official Title:
Program Coordinator II
Functional Title:
Information and Education Coordinator
Occupational Group:
Office & Program Admin
Position Type:
Civil Service
Full-Time or Part-Time:
Full-Time
Salary Range:
$45,750.90 to $65,933.66 Annually
Bargaining Unit:
06
Shift:
Day
Confidential:
No
Number Of Vacancies:
1
City/Town:
New Bedford
Region:
SOUTHEAST
Facility Location:
Division of Marine Fisheries Quest Campus 1213 Purchase Street New Bedford, Ma. 02740
Application Deadline:
11-11-2011
Apply Online:
No
Posting ID:
J27742

This position is funded from the Commonwealth's annual operating budget.

Duties:
1. Coordinates all information and education activities for the Division.
2. Creates and distributes special publications on recreational saltwater fishing or species of significant recreational fishery interest.
3. Coordinates Division participation at fishing shows and similar venues.
4. Responsible for drafting press releases and develops local media and fishing constituent contact lists.
5. Responds to public inquiries for information regarding fisheries, regulations, research findings, and the biology and management of marine recreational species.
6. Serves as the primary webmaster for the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
7. Assists Recreational Fisheries Project staff with information and education presentations.
8. Works alone and with other Department staff regarding saltwater Angler Education initiatives.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.*

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.*

III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to communicate effectively to the public and peers, including public speaking.
2. Excellent writing skills.
3. Ability to prepare documents and reports accurately, including the ability to prepare and use charts, graphs and tables.
4. Proficiency in desk-top publishing and website management.
5. Experience with editing scientific and popular articles.
6. Prior experience as information and education coordinator.
Comments:
This is a Civil Service position. Coordinates all activities of the agency’s Information and Education Project. Responsible for media production, web content, public outreach events, and displays primarily associated with saltwater recreational fishing and species of saltwater recreational fishing importance as well as any public education initiatives that may be developed in the future. This position is funded through dedicated monies generated by the new Massachusetts recreational saltwater permit.
How To Apply:
All applications must be made in writing, consisting of a cover letter making specific reference to this particular announcement, a current resume with references and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application for Employment form, which can be found on the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs web site at http://www.state.ma.us/envir/, select the link Employment, then EOEA employment application or you may request a copy be sent to you. All applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM on the Monday following the deadline date.

How to apply:
Mail cover letter and resume to:

Peter Burke, Acting Director of Human Resources
Department Of Fish And Game
251 Causeway Street - Suite 400
Boston, Massachusetts 02114

Telephone #: (617) 626-1562
Fax #: (617) 626-1505
Agency Web Address:
Diversity Officer:
Mr. Peter Burke, (617) 626-1562
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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