Recreation Safety Coordinator - Bangor Anticipated

DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE RECREATION SAFETY COORDINATOR
-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date:
September 02, 2026 Closing Date:
End of the day September 25, 2026

Location:

Bangor Position Number:  Position Type:
Full Time/Year-Round Class Code: 9522 Grade: 18 (Professional/Technical Unit) Salary: $19.02 - $26.48 Per Hour.

This is a full‑time position and serves as the Regional Safety Coordinator for north central Maine, based out of Bangor, focusing on Penobscot, Piscataquis, and portions of Somerset, Franklin, Hancock, and southern Aroostook Counties. Other duties statewide as necessary and approved by the supervisor. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and leading programs, and supporting volunteer instructors in leading public education programs for the Department to increase the safe and responsible participation in hunting, trapping, firearms use and handling, recreational shooting, boating, and ATV/ snowmobile riding.

This includes lessons in navigation, first aid, wilderness survival, wildlife conservation, land-owner relations, outdoor ethics, and related topics. The Recreation Safety Coordinator in this classification leads or assigns suitable instructors to lead programs throughout the region and works with partnering organizations to coordinate venues and distribution of courses. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing volunteer hours and student information, and assisting with outreach, R3 initiatives, and educational programs associated with hunting, shooting sports, and conservation education.

This position will be responsible for maintaining firearms and related equipment used in hunter education programs.

• Recruit and train new volunteer instructors, including verifying qualifications.
• Manage inventory and use of training aids, equipment, and other related supplies.
• Communicate information between the Recreation Safety Office and volunteer instructors, as well as partners and organizations.
• Promote hunting, trapping, archery hunting, ATV, snowmobile, and boating safety activities in assigned areas.
• Represent the department in a professional manner with clubs, groups, organizations, and outreach events.
• Lead/ teach programs and mentor new instructors as necessary.
• Review, evaluate, and suggest recommendations and improvements to supervisor regarding programs, processes, and volunteer management.
• Provide professional guidance and input when requested that supports the mission of the department.
• Support current initiatives and programs as deemed relevant by the department.
• Deliver, supply, inventory, and maintain equipment and materials for volunteer and staff use.
• Serve as Range Safety Officer and train new Range Safety Officers.
• Transport for use, ATV/Snowmobiles and equipment trailers for courses and workshops, events, and outreach.

• Education, training, and/or experience in outdoor recreation and safety, public speaking, and managing volunteers, demonstrating competency in mentoring, collecting, presenting and assessing information.

• Must possess a valid Maine Driver’s License and be willing to travel as an integral part of this position.
• Must possess certification or be willing to acquire certification in the disciplines currently overseen by the unit (Hunter safety, Archery Hunter Education, Trapper Education, ATV/Snowmobile, Boater Education).
• Preference will be given to applicants with:
  Experience and knowledge in related disciplines such as hunting, trapping, or outdoor recreation.
• Teaching or providing related training and mentorship with similar focus.
• Relative program coordination and volunteer coordination and management.
• Experience and knowledge, use, and maintenance of firearms and archery equipment.
• Knowledge and experience of recreational shooting sports activities including rifle, shotgun, and archery.

• 1. Describe your education and experience(s) which provides you with knowledge of the safe use of firearms, hunting, trapping, recreational vehicles, and the laws pertaining thereto.
• 2. Describe any experience(s) you have in teaching or mentorship, providing training, developing and/or implementing a curriculum or program.
• 3. Describe your program coordination experience, especially relating to public or volunteer programs.
• 4. Describe any experience(s) you have in recruiting, training, motivating, coordinating, and/or managing volunteers.