PROGRAM MANAGER III

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

**This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

POSITION DUTIES: Under the direction of the Maryland Park Service Director and in coordination with the MPS Leadership Team, this position directs, oversees, and enhances all conservation corps programs housed within the Maryland Park Service. The Conservation Corps Program Manager serves as a member of the MPS Leadership Team to develop and implement plans, programs, policies and procedures of the Park Service as they relate to conservation corps programs. The incumbent represents the Maryland Park Service conservation corps programs to staff, visitors, volunteers, stakeholders, media, elected officials, local governments, businesses, partner organizations, and other state agencies. 

Duties include obtaining, managing and overseeing grants to facilitate conservation and interpretation programs including those benefitting at-risk youth and other under-served groups; developing and managing program budgets, ensuring that funds are properly distributed to meet program needs, including monitoring the procurement of uniforms, hand tools, specialized equipment, materials and supplies for service projects, meals for corpsmembers, transportation services, fuel and administrative costs, training, and other goods and services. The incumbent will develop new partnerships, funding models, and service opportunities, and track performance measures, prepare reports, develop marketing and outreach materials, and perform statistical analysis to provide information about Conservation Corps programs to internal and external partners. 

The Conservation Corps Program Manager ensures that program goals are met by hiring staff to implement conservation work projects on public lands, developing and implementing training for staff including securing training facilities and instructors, preparing updates and improvements to training manuals and other materials. The incumbent will supervise the daily operation of conservation corps programs and oversee strategic partnerships, ensuring program goals and objectives are carried out, motivating and inspiring staff to meet expectations, and performing counseling and discipline as necessary. The Conservation Corps Program Manager develops work projects in collaboration with the MPS Leadership Team, Park managers and staff, representatives from other units of DNR, and partner organizations. 

Experience: Eight years of administrative or professional work directing youth programs. Five years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over full-time personnel engaged in environmental education, conservation projects, or volunteer programs.

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at a rate of one year of experience to one year of education for up to four years of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute graduate education for the required general experience at the rate of one year of education to one year of experience, or up to two years of the required general experience.

• Park or program management
• Working with school or college-aged youth
• Outdoor environmental education
• Grant writing and administration
• Management of strategic organizational partnerships
• Budget management
• Experience managing and evaluating conservation and/or park development projects
• Knowledge of state or federal youth conservation programs
• Strong time management skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize complex projects and adapt to changing needs when necessary
• Working with conservations corps
• Experience engaging across diverse audiences and stakeholders
• Strong communication skills in a variety of media including written, oral and social media.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which 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.

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.

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 no earlier than 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.