State of Maryland

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A State Park Ranger II is the full performance level of work in the operation of a State park. Employees interpret and apply Park rules and regulations to ensure voluntary compliance with park standards, coordinate forest and park programs, and inform visitors of forest and park resources. Employees in this classification do not supervise, but may provide guidance to seasonal employees or volunteers.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a State Park Ranger Supervisor or other designated administrator. Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays and may be subject to call-in based on staffing needs. The work is performed indoors and in the field under various weather conditions.

The work requires lifting objects weighing twenty-five pounds or more and traveling throughout the State. Employees may be required to wear protective clothing and equipment, carry specialized tools, walk over uneven and rocky surfaces and bend or stoop in confined spaces. Positions in this classification are evaluated using the Classification Job Evaluation Methodology. The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of a class specification.

The State Park Ranger I, and State Park Ranger II are differentiated on the basis of degree of supervisory control exercised by the supervisor over these employees. The State Park Ranger I performs duties under close supervision at times and under general supervision at other times, depending on the complexity of the specific duty being performed, and the State Park Ranger II performs the full range of duties under general supervision. The State Park Ranger Lead assigns, reviews, trains, and approves the work of and trains lower-level State Park Rangers.

Interprets and applies park rules and regulations along with Natural Resources Park Police and other law enforcement agencies: Collects fees and prepares receipts for various permits issued to park visitors;

Directs traffic to maintain a safe and smooth flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic;

Inspects concession areas for compliance with lease or permit conditions;

Inspects all park facilities and grounds for compliance of approved standards for safety and cleanliness;

Compiles park use statistics, keeps records and prepares reports of area activities;

Researches and analyzes the effects of area activities, such as hiking, biking, and camping, and any proposed activities on the park environment and resources and makes appropriate recommendations;

Monitors and reports on water quality, erosion, visitor impact and other conditions, identifies problems that can be corrected by immediate action, takes appropriate steps as needed, and reports more complex problems;

Prepares correspondence in response to inquiries about the park and its resources;

Plans the day-to-day activities of a recreational area providing facilities, such as camping and water-based recreation;

Contributes text to create and revise interpretive materials, such as guidebooks, handouts, exhibits and web pages;

May perform various tasks related to park operations, in developed and undeveloped areas, including interpretation, coordinating and managing special events such as athletic races, fairs and fishing events; collecting user fees; coordinating volunteer programs and serving as liaison with groups and organizations supporting the park services system;

Provides assistance and answers questions from visitors about the park system;

May respond to events in the park including visitor and natural emergencies and maintenance and use of park facilities;

May provide advice and direction to other State park employees, volunteers and seasonal workers employed in the State park system;

May assist in budget preparation by providing budgetary estimates pertaining to program, equipment, and maintenance needs for a specific area of park operations;

May assist in handling program personnel matters and other administrative tasks related to the administration of the program;

Performs other related duties.

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a phone number where they can be reached.

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

A Class Description provides information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work and General Requirements for a classification in the Management Service or a classification in the Skilled or Professional Service in which all positions have been designated Special Appointments. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency. Class descriptions broadly define groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

Sep 6 2011 12:00AM

Director, Division of Classification and Salary