PROGRAM MANAGER II

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

This is a position specific recruitment for the 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.    

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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DNR – Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County) with frequent travel through the Eastern Region of Maryland and throughout the state.

This position serves as the Eastern Regional Manager for the Maryland Park Service (MPS). The office for this position will be in the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis, MD. Duties require routine and consistent travel through the Eastern Region of Maryland and throughout the state. This position serves under the managerial supervision of the Superintendent of the MPS and is responsible for overseeing the visitor services management, natural and historical resource management, personnel management, equipment and facility management, interpretive services management, budget management, maintenance and protection of Eastern Region State Parks.              

The selected candidate develops and implements strategies to address a wide variety of operational issues and to support and enhance park programs and operations, maximize revenues, and meet visitor expectations for quality resource-based recreation and interpretive services. The incumbent represents the Maryland Park Service to park visitors, stakeholders, press, elected officials, park volunteers and “Friends” groups, and reviews documents, publications, and other information for presentation to the public. The selected candidate is responsible for ensuring proper allocation and use of MPS resources such as personnel, equipment, and funding. Duties also include the review, evaluation and support of public safety and emergency response capabilities and plans for visitor services, resource protection and employee safety activities in the Eastern Region designed to safeguard visitors, critical maintenance and capital improvement projects, land management and use proposals through the internal review process, land acquisition opportunities, personnel, and resources. This position represents the MPS with other DNR units and represents DNR as a liaison with allied state agencies, local governments, businesses, and community groups. Duties also include collaboration with the Natural Resources Police and allied law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of DNR regulations and policies to ensure public safety, as well as the protection of Maryland’s natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources.

Education:  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of forestry, forest management, natural resources management, parks and recreation, business administration, or a related natural science.    

Experience:  Eight years of experience in forest or park administration and/or operations or a related field. Five years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over full-time, non-seasonal personnel engaged in forest or park operations work.  

Notes:       

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at a rate of one year of experience to one year of education for up to four years of the required education.    

2. Candidates may substitute a master’s degree in the field of forestry, forest management, natural resources management, parks and recreation, business administration, or a related natural science for up to two years of the required general (non-supervisory) experience.  

• Professional experience in managing park operations and supervising employees in a Maryland State Park.

• Professional field-level experience working in a park setting.

• Experience in managing budgets and personnel for the purpose of managing and maintaining park facilities/grounds and environmental education programs.

• Professional experience working with community and government agency partners to provide public safety, resource protection, and other government services.

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Employees in this classification will 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.

1. Employees 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.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.

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, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

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 Marjorie Point Du Jour at marjorie.pointdujour1@maryland.gov.

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.