Snowmobile Trail Advisory Council Recruitment

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From DNR

(Anchorage, AK) – The Division of Parks and Outdoors Recreation (DPOR) would like to invite interested parties to apply for a vacancy on the Snowmobile Trail Advisory Council (SnowTRAC). The current vacancy is for the Interior/Fairbanks Region.

Duties of board members include assisting the Division by providing a broad spectrum of citizen input on evaluating grant proposals and making funding recommendations for the Snowmobile Trails Program. Additionally, board members may advise the Division on establishing a statewide snowmobile safety and trail grooming program, on designating a statewide snowmobile trail system, on pursuing funding sources to enhance snowmobiling, and on improving public awareness of SnowTRAC and its goals.

DPOR is seeking commitment from individuals with special knowledge, experience, and interest in snowmobile recreation and grant-funded programs. Once appointed, each position shall last for a term of three years. If you would like to be considered for appointment on SnowTRAC, please submit a letter of interest that describes your professional background and recreational snowmobile interests. A current resume is required and replaces the need for completing an application.

All resumes and letters of interest should be submitted to Andre Kaeppele, the State Snowmobile Trails Coordinator, via email at andre.kaeppele@alaska.gov, or standard mail at 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1380, Anchorage, AK 99501. Faxed materials can be sent to 907-269-8907. For additional information regarding SnowTRAC or the Snowmobile Trails Program, Andre can be reached via email or by phone at 907-269-8699.

Recruitment will continue until the seat is filled by a qualified applicant approved by SnowTRAC and the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.