Recreation Analyst

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume by May 1, 2017

The Resource and Facility Planning Bureau (Planning Bureau) serves the State Parks Agency by overseeing, assisting and facilitating planning projects and meetings. The Planning Bureau has five (5) distinct program areas: 1) Statewide & Regional Planning, 2) Planning for State Parks and Historic Sites, 3) Trails Program, 4) Inter-Agency Coordination and Project Review, and 5) Surveys and Statistical Analysis.

The Surveys and Statistical Analysis program primarily focuses on surveys (data collection), data analysis, data preparation and maintenance and reporting. Surveys are designed, implemented, coded and analyzed for a variety of statewide, regional, park and issue-related purposes. Surveys may be large such as a survey of 10,000 state residents or smaller such as a survey of 500 park patrons relating to a park specific issue or activity. In addition, the Planning Bureau is responsible for maintaining a 15,000+ statewide outdoor recreation facility inventory of public and private outdoor recreation facilities. A database of park profiles for the entire State Park System is also maintained. The survey data together with the database inventories provide the basis for determining recreational needs which is utilized within the Agency’s grant programs and land acquisition rating systems. Specialized studies and reports are conducted to determine economic impact assessments and other recreation related issues and trends.

Position Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Recreation Analyst are developing, designing, implementing and analyzing surveys necessary to inform planning projects and agency initiatives and maintaining and managing the databases held in the Planning Bureau. The Recreation Analyst will be required to work in a team with a number of professionals from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to, GIS, Park Planning, Trails Planning, Public Affairs, and Park Operations and Management. Some field work to regional offices, parks and sites will likely be required to assure adequate data collection and analysis.

Qualifications: Required – Preferred applicants will have a 4-year college degree (BA/BS) in Economics, Recreation Economics, Environmental Planning, Outdoor Recreation Management/Planning, Regional or Local Planning, or other related field. Applicants must be proficient with computers and computer software such as Windows 7, IBM SPSS, Microsoft Access and Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point). Use of web based applications such as Survey Monkey is required. Internet and library research skills and good communication and technical writing skills are required. Desired – A BA/BS or higher level degree in any of the above listed fields. In addition to the above listed computer software, a working knowledge and use of Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro), AutoCad and ArcGIS are considered helpful. Previous related coursework, fieldwork, or professional experience in survey/data collection and economic modeling.

Duration and Salary: Pay rate: approx. $16/hr; maximum of 37.5 hours/week

Position Type: Long-term, Temporary & Seasonal position

Job Type: Temporary

Salary: $16.00 /hour

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Statistical Data Analysis: 1 year