Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Boating Safety Advocate Program Coordinator (Program Analyst 2)

The Mission of the agency is to serve “Oregon's recreational boating public through education, enforcement, access and environmental stewardship for a safe and enjoyable experience.” The Boating Safety Advocate positions are part of the Boating Safety Program team, whose general purpose is to provide education and outreach to reduce recreational boating incidents and fatalities statewide.

The Boating Safety Advocate Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, resource allocation, and coordination of the Boating Safety Advocate program to engage with schools, communities, boating groups, events and organizations to deliver boating and water safety education. The position monitors and creates reports of Boating Safety Advocate activity outcomes and effectiveness while developing and delivering focused, relevant, and effective messaging to recreational boaters of all types and all communities. The position implements and innovates solutions to promote boating and water safety awareness to underserved communities, rural boating organizations, non-governmental organizations, retailers and new boaters.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years’ experience coordinating or administering a program; OR

• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience coordinating or administering a program.

Special Qualifications:

This position requires an Oregon-issued Boating Safety Education Card to be valid or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Desired Attributes:

• Broad-based knowledge of boating and water safety and knowledge of the geography of Oregon.

• Technical knowledge of boating safety equipment and practices.

• Experience in community engagement, education, and outreach.

• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Adobe, and PowerPoint.

Application Details and Instructions

Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume.  If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.

• This announcement is for 1 (one), full-time, permanent, Boating Safety Advocate Program Coordinator (Program Analyst 2) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

• Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov  | 971-719-3083.

 Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Oregon State Marine Board team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

Additional Details

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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