TRAIL TECHNICIAN- Gunpowder Falls State Park

Seasonal Contractual

3 vacancies; full-time

Contract Period: October 2018 - April 2019

The Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for three Seasonal Contractual Trail Technician positions for Gunpowder Falls State Park located in Baltimore County. Work is generally performed outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.; be comfortable using a chainsaw and other trail equipment; and be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

This position is responsible for completing tasks, including but not limited to:

• Providing visitors with park information and regulations
• Trimming vegetation
• Clearing downed trees and limbs
• Constructing new trails
• Correcting water-related problems along park trails
• Performing general trail maintenance
• Maintaining and repairing equipment
• Using hand tools, chainsaws, trimmers and other power equipment

Education: None.

Experience: None.

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education related to this position. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

Please complete the attached supplemental questionnaire.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who works an average of at least 12 hours per week. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, 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 Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker at charles.hecker@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.