Seasonal Patapsco Valley State Park
51 positions available
Recruitment #19-002292-0119
Department | DNR - Maryland Park Service - State Wide Operation |
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Date Opened | 5/20/2020 10:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/10/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $11.00 - $20.00/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Kyle Thompson |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
Carroll Howard |
Introduction
Seasonal Contractual
51 vacancies; full-time
Contract Period: February 2020 - December 2020
LOCATION OF POSITION
Soldiers Delight (Baltimore County)
Main Purpose of Job
- Provide visitors with park information and regulations
- Register campers
- Monitor and cleaning of campgrounds, bath houses and restrooms
- General maintenance of park trails, public facilities, staff buildings and DNR vessels and vehicles
- Monitor recreational activities in the park, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking and biking
- Clean restrooms, shelters and campsites
- Refill bathroom supplies
- Removal of litter
- Maintenance of facilities and grounds
- Mow and trim grass
- Painting, electric, carpentry and plumbing work
- Upkeep of vehicles, equipment and vessels
- Use of hand tools and operation of power equipment
- Develop and present interpretive, historical and environmental education programs
- Assist with volunteers and youth programs
- Develop and maintains exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational materials
- Advise the public of general park rules and regulations
- Operation and maintenance of nature centers, history centers, buildings and grounds
- May include live animal care and handling associated with the Scales and Tales program
- Assist with organizing and maintaining historic buildings
- Answer phones / provide information to visitors
- Register campers
- Operate a computer reservation system
- Handle money and provide change
- Assist with facility upkeep and maintenance
- Answer phones and greet customers
- Process mail
- Prepare cash deposits and supporting paperwork
- Photocopy and type documents
- Enter data using Excel spreadsheets
- Process seasonal contracts and seasonal timesheets
- Process bills for payment
- Perform trail maintenance and construction based on guidelines set forth by the USDA Forest Service and the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA)
- Hike trails of varying difficulty
- Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- One position would lead other Trail Technicians, park staff, and volunteers
- Maintain volunteer database
- Coordinate volunteer training
- Provide general customer service and park information to visitors
- Assist with volunteer projects
- Communicate with current and new volunteers via phone and e-mail
- Develop volunteer program advertisements and assist with public relations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
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.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Kyle Thompson at kyle.thompson@maryland.gov.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.