PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK and SOLDIERS DELIGHT SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
1
Please check ALL positions in which you are interested in being considered for and fill out the corresponding supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Supplemental questions must be answered to be considered for that position.
Park Ranger
Park Maintenance Worker
Park Naturalist (Patapsco)
Park Naturalist (Soldiers Delight)
Contact Station Attendant / Camper Contact Station Attendant
Visitor Services
Historical Interpreter
Volunteer Coordinator
Trail Technician
Supplemental Questionnaire - RANGER
1
How much experience do you have working or volunteering in a state, national, or local park setting?
None
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
More than 5 years
Please briefly describe your relevant park experience:____________________________
2
Please indicate which of the following tools and equipment you have experience with operating:
Hand tools, such as power screwdrivers, hammers, shovels, etc.
Grounds keeping equipment, such as mowers, weed-eaters, and leaf blowers
Cash registers and credit card machines
ATVs, such as gators or mules
4
Please rate your level of comfort with working shifts including weekends and holidays and may include very early morning and late evening shifts.
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable
3
Please rate your level of comfort with working with computer systems like Google suites and online purchasing.
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable
5
. Please rate your level of comfort with working shifts including weekends and holidays and may include very early morning and late evening shifts?
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable
6
What level describes your background in science, natural resources or parks & recreation?
General Studies in High School
More than 1 semester in College
Minor in Science/Natural Resources/Parks & Recreation
Major in Science/Natural Resources/Parks & Recreation
Other
Supplemental Questionnaire – MAINTENANCE
1
Seasonal Maintenance work requires the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, lift heavy objects, do repetitive bending and stooping, climb ladders and operate heavy equipment. Are you able to meet this requirement?
Yes
No
2
Select all of the tools and equipment you are comfortable using.
Weed eater
Plunger
Chainsaw
Mop
Lawnmower
Pressure washer
Basic Power Tools
Tractor
Other - explain
3
Are you comfortable with cleaning restrooms?
Yes
No
4
How much experience do you have conducting general maintenance (lawn care, facility management, plumbing, electric)?
None
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
More than 5 years
Supplemental Questionnaire - NATURALIST
1
How much experience do you have teaching or providing interpretive programs in a park setting or classroom?
None
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
More than 10 years
2
Have you ever had to develop your own lesson plan or create an interpretive program?
Yes
No
3
Please rate your level of comfort with speaking in front of a crowd.
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable
4
What level would you say describes your educational background in the field of science or natural resources?
General Studies in High School
More than 1 semester in College
Minor in science/ natural resources field
Major in science/ natural resources field
Other
5
What age group(s) are you comfortable speaking to? (check all that apply)
0-4 yrs
5-10 yrs
10-14 yrs
15-18 yrs
Adults
Seniors
6
What is your comfort level with working independently?
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable
7
What is your comfort level with working on Microsoft and Google operating systems?
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable
Supplemental Questionnaire - NATURALIST
1
How much experience do you have teaching or providing interpretive programs in a park setting or classroom?
None
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
More than 10 years
2
Have you ever had to develop your own lesson plan or create an interpretive program?
Yes
No
3
Please rate your level of comfort with speaking in front of a crowd.
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable
4
What level describes your educational background in the field of science or natural resources?
General Studies in High School
More than 1 semester in College
Minor in science/ natural resources field
Major in science/ natural resources field
Other
5
What age group(s) are you comfortable speaking to? (check all that apply)
0-4 yrs
5-10 yrs
10-14 yrs
15-18 yrs
Adults
Seniors
6
What is your comfort level with working independently?
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable
7
What is your comfort level with working on Microsoft and Google operating systems?
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable
8
Do you have experience working with raptors, snakes, turtles?
None
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
More than 10 years
Supplemental Questionnaire – CONTACT STATION ATTENDANT
1
This position requires the ability to work a rotating shift. Shifts may be as long as 10 hours, begin as early as 6:00 a.m. and end as late as 10:30pm. Are you able to meet this requirement?
Yes
No
2
This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and lift items up to 30 pounds. Are you able to meet this requirement?
Yes
No
3
Contact Station Attendants handle large amounts of cash (thousands of dollars) during peak park operations and are responsible for the accuracy of cash and credit card transactions and end of shift reconciliation. What is your experience with this level of cash handling?
None
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
More than 5 years
4
What is your experience working with Microsoft and google operating systems?
How much experience do you have working in an office setting?
None
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
More than 5 years
2
Are you comfortable using/doing spreadsheets?
Yes
No
3
Are you comfortable using/doing data entry?
Yes
No
4
Are you comfortable using/doing payroll entry?
Yes
No
5
Are you comfortable using/doing customer service?
Yes
No
6
Visitor Service Attendants handle large amounts of cash during peak park operations and are responsible for the accuracy of cash and credit card transactions and end of shift reconciliation. Are you comfortable with this level of cash handling?