PROGRAM MANAGER I - DNR

Office of the Secretary - Office of Outdoor Recreation

Full-Time

The Program Manager I serves as the primary site contact for third-party event organizers, individual and nonprofit stakeholders and interested parties, government partners,  and leaseholders conducting business within the Fair Hill SEZ; drafts and manages contracts for services provided within the Fair Hill SEZ, including contracts for soil testing and landscape and turf management; drafts and manages use agreements, lease documents, and event logistics and operations plans associated with events and uses of the Fair Hill SEZ; works with members of the Department’s executive and leadership teams to develop business, marketing, management and operations plans for the Fair Hill SEZ; identifies and recommends critical and capital maintenance projects to enhance the facilities; collaborates with Department leadership and staff from the procurement and legal divisions of the agency on the short and long term planning for the space, oversees the execution and administration of contracts and agreements associated with use of the Fair Hill SEZ; and facilitates meetings of a workgroup of identified stakeholders to realize the mission and objectives of the Fair Hill SEZ.

• IF EVENT PLANNER: Two (2) years of professional experience in large scale event planning, including but not limited to outdoor recreation events, concept development, soliciting bids, contract negotiations and/or creation, budget management, marketing and promotion. 
• IF PROJECT MANAGER: Two (2) years of professional experience in large project management, including but not limited to concept development, planning and design, coordination of community and/or stakeholder and/or partner engagement and input, contract administration, and project implementation.
• IF FACILITIES OR OPERATIONS MANAGER: Two (2) years of professional experience managing a facility or property including but not limited to overseeing landscape design and maintenance, preparing for event or other use of the property and/or facility, overseeing contracts, and maintaining records associated with the facility or property.

Notes: Candidates may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience to one year of education.

• General knowledge of equestrian disciplines and sports to communicate effectively with partners associated with horse racing, eventing, steeplechase racing, and other users and visitors of the Fair Hill SEZ
• Knowledge of the maintenance required for various terrain and outdoor surfaces used in equestrian competitions, including turf, race courses, equestrian arena footing, and grass lanes used for eventing cross country and timber race courses
• Experience with project management and contract management
• Experience with event management and planning
• Community engagement and public communication experience and skills
• Experience in outdoor recreation and or tourism promotion

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.

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. 

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. 

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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.