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.
Two Vacancies
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
- Cunningham Falls State Park, 14039 Catoctin Hollow Road, Thurmont MD 21788 (Frederick County) ** includes Gambrill State Park, 8602 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick MD 21702 (Frederick County)
- Elk Neck State Park, 4395 Turkey Point Road, North East MD 21901(Cecil County)
Main Purpose of Job
To provide supervision and direction of subordinate employees in the daily operation of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks through the protection of visitors, and the natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service is currently accepting applications for State Park Ranger Manager I positions at Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont, MD (Frederick County), and Elk Neck State Park in North East, MD (Cecil County). These positions serve under the managerial supervision of the Western Regional Manager and the North Central Regional Manager and are responsible for overseeing visitor resources, personnel, equipment and facility management, maintenance and protection of Maryland State Parks.
These positions develop strategies to address issues and opportunities to enhance park programs and operations, maximize revenues, and meet visitor expectations for quality resource-based recreation and interpretive services. These positions are also responsible for ensuring proper allocation and use of Maryland Park Service resources such as personnel, equipment and funding. Duties also include there view, evaluation and support of emergency response capabilities. Develops plans for visitor services, resource protection, and employee safety activities at State Parks to safeguard visitors, personnel and resources. The incumbent will represent the Department of Natural Resources as a liaison with local governments, businesses and community groups. Duties also include enforcement of DNR regulations and policies to ensure public safety, as well as the protection of Maryland’s natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Eight years of experience supervising personnel engaged in park or forest operations work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in park or forest operations work at the rate of two years for each year of supervisory experience for up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in forestry, forest management, natural resources management, parks and recreation, business management, education, history or a related natural science from an accredited college or university and four years of experience supervising personnel engaged in park or forest operations work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, forestry management, nature resources management, parks and recreation, business administration, education, history or a related natural resources field for five years of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in a 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 year-for-year basis for the required experience, four years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional experience in managing park operations and supervising employees in a Maryland State Park
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Experience in budget and personnel management
- Experience in managing and maintaining park facilities and grounds
- Experience in managing natural, cultural and historical resources
- Experience working with community and government agency partners to provide public safety, and resource protection
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 operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1.Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day.
2.Employees in this classification may be subject to assignment in any county of the State. Upon permanent appointment, the employee may be required to reside in the county or region assigned.
3.Employees in this classification must be trained in First Responder Training or other equivalent first aid training.
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 consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
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
STATE OF MARYLAND 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, 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 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.
