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
ASTD13
LOCATION OF POSITION
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS:
- Fair Hill NRMA 300 Tawes Drive Elkton MD 21921 (Cecil County) **complex includes Bohemia River State Park 4030 Augustine Herman Highway Chesapeake City MD 21915 (Cecil County)
- Greenbrier State Park 21843 National Pike Boonsboro MD 21713 (Frederick County) ** complex includes Washington Monument State Park 6620Zittlestown Road Middletown MD 21769 (Washington County)
- Gunpowder Falls State Park 2813 Jerusalem Road Kingsville MD21087 (Baltimore County) ** complex includes North Point State Park8400 North Point Road Edgemere MD 21219 (Baltimore County)
- Patapsco Valley State Park 8020 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City MD 21043 (Baltimore and Howard Counties)
- Pocomoke River State Park 3461 Worcester Highway Snow Hill MD21863 (Worcester County)
- Point Lookout State Park 11175 Point Lookout Road Scotland MD 20687 (St. Marys County) ** complex includes Greenwell State Park 25420 Rosedale Manor Lane Hollywood MD 20636 (St. Marys County); Newtowne Neck State Park 20600 Newtowne Neck Road Leonardtown MD 20650 (St. Marys County); St. Marys River State Park 21250 Camp Cosoma Road Leonardtown MD 20650 (St. Marys County)
- Rocky Gap State Park 12500 Pleasant Valley Road NE Flintstone MD21530 (Allegany County)
- Sandy Point State Park 1100 East College Parkway Annapolis MD21409 (Anne Arundel County)
- Tuckahoe State Park 13070 Crouse Mill Road Queen Anne MD 21657(Queen Annes County) **includes Martinak State Park 137 Deep ShoreRoad Denton MD (Caroline County) Wye Island NRMA 632 Wye IslandRoad Queenstown MD 21658 (Queen Annes County) and CypressBranch State Park 10803 Galena Road Millington MD 21651 (KentCounty)
- Freedmans State Historical Park 23222 Georgia Avenue Brookville MD20833 (Montgomery County)
- Southern Maryland Recreational Complex 10202 Bee Oak RoadBrandywine MD 20613 (Charles County) **includes Smallwood State Park 2750 Sweden Point Road Marbury MD 20658 (Charles County) Rosaryville State Park 7805 West Marlton Avenue Upper Marlboro MD 20772 (Prince Georges County) Calvert Cliffs State Park 10540 H.G. Trueman Road Lusby MD 20657 (Calvert County) and Merkle NRMA11740 Fenno Road Upper Marlboro MD 20772 (Prince Georges County)
Main Purpose of Job
Park Technician Lead is the lead level of maintenance work in state parks and in this class have responsibility for the supervision and maintenance of groundsfacilities and equipment within a park forest or recreation area provide assistance on newfacilities and perform maintenance work. Employees in this classification do not superviseother Park in this classification receive general supervision from a Park TechnicianSupervisor a Park Maintenance Program Supervisor or other designated official dependingupon the size of the park operation. An employee in this classification may lead or superviseunskilled or semiskilled laborers including permanent employees longterm contractualemployees seasonal employees and volunteers to include scheduling employees workassignments providing assistance on new facilities as well as performing maintenance maintenance of park forest or wildlife grounds is the primary function of this positionemployees may occasionally be assigned other operational Technician Lead is differentiated from Park Technician II in that the Park TechnicianLead assigns work and provides training to lower level park technicians. The ParkTechnician II performs the full range of duties under general supervision and does not leadlowerlevel Park Technicians.
POSITION DUTIES
These positions will be responsible for supervision and maintenance of grounds facilities and equipment at the park including day use areas campground headquarters/shop complex bathhouses and multiple park buildings. These positions are responsible for operating and maintaining power tools and heavy equipment overseeing and performing routine grounds facilities and equipment maintenance in this state park. These positions involve maintenance and construction projects for maintenance repair and improvements to park grounds and facilities including carpentry electrical masonry and plumbing. The incumbents will also lead and supervise work of seasonal employees. The Park Technician Lead may write specifications for renovations and new projects may participate in planning or renovations and provide oversight to contractors. While the maintenance of park buildings is the primary function of these positions the selected candidates will also assist with daytoday park operations including opening and closing park facilities assisting with park visitor needs and helping with special events as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience:Three years of experience in the skilled maintenance or construction trades e.g. Electrician Plumber or experience in the maintenance of a park forest or wildlife facility.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute education in the field of forestry wildlife biology or park management at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year ofexperience for up totwo years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional experience at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education up to four years of the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a noncommissioned officer in equipment facilities and services classification or equipment facilities and services specialty codes in the equipmentfacilities and services field of work on a yearforyear basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates should have experience multitasking and working independently
- Candidates should have experience in small equipment repair and basic vehicle maintenance
- Candidates should be able to use a computer to fill out forms and utilize electronic email.
- Candidates should be able to operate tractors and heavy machinery
- Candidates should have experience leading work crews or volunteer groups in project completion
- Candidates should have some operational experience in parks in the event of emergency or facility breakdown
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the candidates to be examined by a Physician. After an offer of employment candidates for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.
2. Upon permanent appointment employees in this classification may berequired to reside in the county region or park to which they are assigned.
3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require a valirator license for heavy equipment such as bulldozers backhoes payloadersor tractors.
4. Employees in this classification may be required to provide a telephone numberlisted in the agencys telephone directory or on file with Forest Park andWildlife Communications Center in case of emergencies.
5. Employees in this classification may be required to attend training andbe certified as a water plant operator.
6. Employees in this classification may be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 or more pounds.
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.