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Seasonal Hourly Shift

Interpretive Planning Assistant

Recruitment #23-002292-0043

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Introduction

One vacancy; Full-Time

Contract Length: August 2023 to June 2024

GRADE

HRLY 0008

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County) 

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service Headquarters located in Annapolis, MD, is currently accepting applications for one (1) seasonal contractual Interpretative Planning Assistant.

This 10-month position provides direct support to the Chief of Interpretation.  The selected candidate will assist with ongoing and new MPS interpretive projects and programs including nature center exhibit development, topic research, and coordinating internal and external communication on interpretive programs and special events.  Duties will also include development and organization of curriculum and displays for programming and outreach; producing newsletters, advertising, and social media; and graphic design and website development.  This position will primarily work in the Annapolis area - MPS Headquarters Office but will be heavily involved with state-wide programs and initiatives and may require occasional travel throughout the state of Maryland.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: A minimum of 60 credit hours of college level education in a natural resource-related field, recreation and parks, public relations, education or graphic design.

EXPERIENCE: One year of experience or equivalent in park or natural resource related work, interpretive programming, public outreach and/or environmental education is required for this position.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong graphic design skills with demonstrated proficiency in utilizing programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, Canva and Adobe InDesign to create flyers, brochures, presentations, or website content to inform and attract attention to programs or events;
  • Experience working or volunteering at a local, State or National Park including public outreach, education or leading natural-resource related programs;
  • Strong writing and research compilation skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills including data management using spreadsheets (e.g., tracking program attendance) and information management on shared Google drives;
  • Preference for any of the following or similar certifications: NA Certified Interpretive Guide, Maryland Environmental Education Certification and/or Master Naturalist or Master Gardener Certification;
  • Four-year degree in natural resource-related field, recreation and parks, public relations or education.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to:  employment reference check, education verification, driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 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.

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.

*Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire

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, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@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.




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