Introduction
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.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Tawes State Office Building 580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis MD 21401(Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job
To provide the lead level of work coordinating Park operations administrationinformation education interpretation resource management and visitor services insupport of the management of natural cultural historical and recreational resources forthe benefit of the public. This position contributes to the staffing needs of the MarylandPark Service in both developed and undeveloped areas of our State Parks. This positionperforms the full range of duties of a State Park Ranger Lead under general supervisionand assigns reviews trains and approves the work of lowerlevel State Park Rangers. Thisemployee may also provide technical direction to park employees and seasonal personnel.
This position serves as the State Park Ranger Lead for a geographic region providingtraining support and direction for parks throughout the region. The State Park RangerLead coordinates training for the Southern Region Parks to include leading State ParkRangers in the development and implementation of Seasonal Employee Training. TheState Park Ranger Lead functions as the primary trainer for the region providingdirection to other personnel who will be providing training to both classified and seasonalpersonnel. The State Park Ranger Lead also provides operational support for variousparks on an as needed basis in the areas of interpretation maintenance administrationand personnel and fiscal matters.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Maryland Park Service is currently accepting applications for a State Park Ranger Lead position to serve as the Southern Region Training Officer. The office location for this position will be the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis Maryland (Anne Arundel County). This position facilitates training for all classifications of employees and coordinates training and classroom logistics. The Training Officer develops lesson plans monitors and reports statewide training sessions and plans and oversees meetings and program planning design and implementation of park operations and resources. The incumbent maintains instructional expertise in public speaking time management lesson organization and classroom management. This position must be trained in park operations as they pertain to planning and developing training lesson plans and field training requirements for all park personnel.
The selected candidate may also perform frontline operational duties for a state park and may be responsible for daily operations and maintenance of a day use and campground area and facilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for directing fulltime personnel and educating the public on resource management. In addition the candidate will provide assistance to visitors in support of the management of natural cultural historical and recreational resources for the benefit of the public. Weekend and holiday work will be required. This is a designated emergency essential position and therefore the ability to work nights weekends and during adverse weather conditions is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:Seven years of experience three years of experience inforest or park management recreation or natural resourcesmanagement or preparing developing or delivering programsthat interpret natural historical cultural or recreationalfeatures and an additional four years of experience in parkmanagement recreation or a natural or cultural resources related field.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in thefield of park operations recreation education business administration forestry social sciences history or a natural resources or history related field and three years 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 Mastersdegree from an accredited college or university in the field of park management recreation education business administration forestry social sciences history or a natural resources related field for five years of 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 yearforyear basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional experience in project management in either the training environment or field environment i.e. event planning curriculum development interpretive program development etc.
- Two years of professional experience involving public speaking training interpretation technical writing curriculum development elearning development.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Experience with Business ELearning and Video production software i.e. Adobe Suite Microsoft Office (Word PowerPoint Excel) Adobe Captivate Articulate Storyline Camtasia etc.
- Experience in park operations maintenance or interpretation.
- Experience in Google Applications Blogger Drive Calendar Email etc.
- Experience working with government agency partners training partners i.e. American Red Cross American Heart Association International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services or similar organizations.
- Certifications in American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Emergency Medical Responder or greater; American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification ARC Lifeguard Instructor Certification ARC Small Craft Safety Instructor Certification or equivalent certifications.
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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this classification are subject to callin 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
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 C3 Annapolis MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment please contact Emilee Knott at
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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.
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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 States diversity.
State Park Ranger Lead
