LTE Capital Development Project Coordinator (Madison or Milwaukee)

Position Summary

This position will assist the Bureau of Park and Recreation Management in a variety of duties that may include communication, project planning and management, capital development (construction) project management, grant management, planning, staff training and other special assignments relating to outdoor recreation and capital development project implementation on departmental land. Work will be performed under the general supervision of the Recreation Partnerships Section Chief within the Bureau of Parks and Recreation. The work projects in this position will be long-term by assisting with coordination, development and implementation of the program’s capital development program. The work projects will also be short-term in nature by managing emergency projects at the field level within hours and days of incidents. Duties will include working with property managers and across multiple programs.

Salary Information

This position pays between $21.27 - $24.00 per hour and is in the Natural Resources Program Specialist 1 classification in pay schedule and range 07-04. Compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with Parks and Recreation management principles
• Solid communication skills, ability to write and edit, and strong project management skills
• Ability to set priorities, compile and summarize information, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, budgeting, financial, and related software experience
• Experience with federal grant management
• Familiarity with capital development, construction, engineering plans, and project budgeting