Park and Recreation Specialist

This is the training and first journey level class in this series. Incumbents assigned to Range A will be college graduates with no prior experience in this type of work and will learn the work of the occupation under close supervision.  Incumbents will advance to Range B when they are capable of performing more independently the routine assignments and when prepared to assist on more complex work.  In addition, Range B can be an entry level for those with a master's degree or with prior experience in the field.  Range C is the first journey level in this series.  Incumbents perform professional recreation planning and administrative work of average difficulty and assist in the completion of major projects and programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Equivalent to graduation from college with any major, but preferably in environmental or urban planning, public administration, recreation, park management, or a natural resource-related field.

ALL LEVELS

Knowledge of:  General principles and techniques of research and statistical analysis; general concepts and principles of ecology,land use, conservation, and planning, particularly as they related to outdoor recreation and recreational and historical resources.

Ability to:  Reason logically and analyze data; communicate orally and in writing, and prepare reports; establish and maintain cooperative relations, and deal tactfully with a variety of private and governmental individuals and groups.