Introduction
Contractual Park Services Associate I
One year contract with the possibility of renewal
Multiple Vacancies
GRADE
13
LOCATION OF POSITION
This is a statewide recruitment. Please indicate on your application all counties where you are willing to accept employment for this classification.
Main Purpose of Job
Candidates in these positions will serve as Park Rangers within a State Park serving under the
supervision of the Assistant Manager or their designee and will be responsible for directly
providing services to visitors, maintaining and protecting natural and cultural resources, equipment,
campground and day use areas, grounds and facilities. These positions perform front line work
achieving operations, administration, information, education, interpretation, resource management,
and visitor services in support of the management of natural, cultural, historical and recreational
resources for the benefit of the public. Candidates will be required to work weekends, evenings and
holidays.
These positions perform a wide variety of outdoor/indoor duties that contribute to the quality of the
park visitors’ experience. This includes but is not limited to providing customer service, operating
park facilities, ensuring public safety, responding to medical emergencies, administrative duties,
park maintenance and cash handling. The facilities may include, among other areas, visitor centers,
nature centers, campgrounds, cabins, picnic shelters, concessions, trails and beaches / swimming
areas.
Candidates in these positions do not supervise permanent employees, but may supervise and
provide direction / oversight to other employees performing park operations work, including
temporary, contractual or seasonal employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Five years of experience, one year of experience in forest or park management, recreation, or natural resources management, or preparing, developing or delivering programs that interpret natural, historical, cultural or recreational features and an additional four years of experience in park management, recreation or a natural or cultural resources related field.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of park operations, recreation, education, business administration, forestry, social sciences, history or a natural resources or history related field and one year of experience in forest or park management, recreation, or natural resources management, or preparing, developing or delivering programs that interpret natural, historical, cultural or recreational features for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of park management, recreation, education, business administration, forestry, social sciences or a natural resources related field for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in management and program clerical and assistance classification or management and program clerical and assistance specialty codes in the general, administrative, clerical, and office services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in State Park operations
- Experience working in a National, County or City Park
- Experience in park or grounds maintenance, volunteer management or interpretation
- Experience in live animal care/handling
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position.
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
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is 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 or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or call 410-767-4850.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Christopher Langley at Christopher.Langley@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.
