Maintenance and Conservation Manager-(Natural Resource Program Manager II) Recreation & Parks

Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart ofcentral Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation sustainability and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the 2025 Howard County Government received a record-breaking 85 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the scheduling and coordination of staff for the physical arrangements set up and take down related to programming and events at the Robinson Nature Center.
• Creates long and short-term goals related to conservation and maintenance of the Robinson Nature Center complex.

• Under direct supervision of the RNC Manager serves as coordinator and lead contact for all service and maintenance related contractors. Oversees their activities and inspects work and approves work to the Bureau of Facilities for payment.
• Manages and provides leadership to field crews of staff interns and volunteers conducting biological data collection for natural resource inventories habitat management monitoring and research projects.
• Monitors core area of property daily and trails regularly. Ensures grounds are maintained and he natural play area is safe and visitor-ready on a daily basis.
• Operates snow equipment (plow snow blower shovels) and applies de-icing materials as needed.
• Oversees and carries out routine grounds maintenance including mowing trimming edging meadow management invasive removal and plantings
• Directs technical aspects of plant material selection and oversees and monitors the ordering payment receiving proper storage and protection of plant materials. Directs the care of plant materials in staging site-layout design and post-installation inspection of planting.

• Manages and directs the implementation of the Departments environmental sustainability efforts and activities at RNC. Responsible for identification and implementation of environmental sustainability Best Management Practices (BMPs).

• Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.
• This position is considered essential and will be required to work emergency situations to include staffing the Department Operations Center. Supervises and provides emergency management.

Bachelors degree and two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

First Aid CPR and AED

Proficient in recent Windows Excel Word and PowerPoint

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to touch handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to read analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management public groups and/or boards of directors.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Possession of a valid drivers license. License must remain valid as long as individual is employed in this class.

Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within six months of employment.

Completion of required National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training.

Possess or obtain within six months a Maryland Pesticide Applicators License.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.