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ADMINISTRATOR II

Director of Conservation Corps

Recruitment #23-002587-0073

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County) 

Main Purpose of Job

This position will directly support the priorities of the Department of Natural Resources by managing the youth and veterans conservation corps programs to engage youth, young adults and individuals with military service experience in conservation service in State Parks. The Conservation Jobs Corps (CJC) program is one of DNR’s responsibilities as defined in the Governor’s Executive Order (01.01.2008.10) establishing the Maryland Partnership for Children in Nature. This position provides vision and executes strategic planning and program implementation for the Conservation Jobs Corps, the Maryland Conservation Corps, and the Veterans Conservation Corps programs.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service is currently accepting applications for an Administrator II, which serves as the Director of the Conservation Corps. This position serves under the managerial supervision of the Executive Director of Conservation Corps and is responsible for the management and oversight of three valuable, statewide Maryland Park Service programs:

  • The Conservation Jobs Corps enables teenagers and young adults to connect with the natural world, while learning jobs skills and addressing the conservation and maintenance needs of parks;
  • The Veterans Conservation Corps is a skilled team that addresses park needs, while providing veterans fulfilling work to assist in transitioning to civilian life;
  • The Maryland Conservation Corps engages and mobilizes college ace members in service by performing conservation and park programs and projects.

This position involves supervision of staff engaged in statewide duties, recruitment and hiring of corps staff, training personnel, short and long-range program planning, developing and tracking performance measures, advancement of several strategic partnerships, workforce development, creation and oversight of program budgets, and administration of a federal grant. This position also ensures proper allocation and use of Maryland Park Service resources such as personnel, equipment, and funding. Duties also include enforcement of DNR regulations and policies to ensure crossmember safety, as well as protection of Maryland’s natural, cultural, historic, and recreational resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years professional work experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Park or program management;
  • Working with school or college-aged youth;
  • Outdoor environmental education;
  • Grant writing and administration;
  • Management of strategic organizational partnerships;
  • Working with conservations corps.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. 



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