Introduction
Long-term contractual; Full-Time (requires working weekends and holidays, both day and evening shifts)
GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409 (Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job
To act as coordinator, team leader and mentor for AmeriCorps Maryland Conservation Corps members
performing park improvements, environmental education, interpretive programs, and conservation
projects to enhance and protect Maryland’s natural resources and develop principles of stewardship of our public lands. To develop and implement programs, projects, and interpretive services to enhance the experience of visitors to Maryland State Parks.
POSITION DUTIES
Maryland Conservation Corps Crew Leaders are responsible for leading a crew of four to six AmeriCorps members. The crew leader plans and coordinates work schedules and oversees the completion of projects. The Crew Leader will report directly to the assigned Crew Supervisor for the park’s MCC crew. The Crew Leader provides advice, guidance and direction pertaining to work responsibilities, education, and job training. The Crew Leader may be asked to make recommendations about work projects, project implementation techniques, education components, jobs skills training, and life skills training. The Crew Leader will meet with the Crew Supervisor, Park Manager, and MCC headquarters staff regarding the welfare of the crew and individual corps members. In the Crew Supervisor’s absence, the Crew Leader will be responsible for public relations and the service component of the program within the community. Crew leaders are required to travel throughout the state, including mandatory overnight trips of up to 5 days, to attend projects and trainings. Crew leaders are also responsible for assisting with the following functions: payroll forms, weekly reports, personnel reports, calendar schedules, quarterly reports, tool inventory, and vehicle forms.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and serve as a role model to a crew of four to six young adults 17-25 years of age.
- Manage and maintain assigned equipment and vehicles.
- Plan and implement daily schedules.
- Teach professional and life skills to corps members.
- Coordinate community service projects with corps members and community leaders.
- Submit weekly timecards, progress reports, statistics and other paperwork as required.
- Speak to the public, community groups, school groups, organizations, and the media to plan, develop and deliver programs.
Employes will be working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. The position will require working weekends and holidays. Applicants must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, work independently with limited supervision, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and possess the ability to communicate effectively with the public. Applicants must adhere to all State and Federal laws, safety regulations, and must understand and adhere to all park policies.
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 working within a national, state, county or local park.
- Experience working as part of an AmeriCorps program.
- Experience working with service or campus organizations.
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
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not accept information submitted after this date. 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 and qualifications 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.
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.
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 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 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. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at
Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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.
