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.
*MULTIPLE LOCATIONS*
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
This announcement is for three (3) parks:
- Assateague State Park, 7307 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin MD (Worcester County)
- Gunpowder Falls State Park, 2813 Jerusalem Road, Kingsville MD 21087 (Baltimore/Harford counties)
- Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro MD 21713 (Frederick/Washington counties)
*Candidates must select Baltimore County on the application template employment question to be considered for the Eligible List. Exact locations can be updated/specified in the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Main Purpose of Job
Park Services Supervisor is the supervisory level of work in programs of the state park system. A Park Services Supervisor is responsible for the operation of a small park facility and supervises the work of staff in all areas of park operations: visitor services, resource development and protection, facility, recreation, interpretive services, property management, collection and processing of park system revenue, concessions and maintenance. Park Services Supervisor directly supervises one or more subordinate maintenance staff, Park Service Associates, administrative assistants, and may supervise clerical staff and short and long term contractual positions. Managerial supervision is received from a Park Services Assistant Manager, Park Services Manager or other higher-level designated managerial position.
Employees are subject to call-in, and may be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and to work outdoors in all kinds of weather. The work may require lifting objects weighing twenty-five pounds or more.
Park Services Supervisor differs from Park Services Associate Supervisor in that Park Services Supervisor is in charge of the overall park operation and has supervisory responsibility over programs of the state park system. Park Services Supervisor differs from Park Services Assistant Manager and Park Services Manager in that the Park Services Assistant Manager and Park Services Manager have managerial responsibilities for park staff accomplished through subordinate supervisors.
POSITION DUTIES
This position serves as an Area Manager and supports the overall operation of state park facilities, and provides site supervision, instruction and problem resolution to full-time administrative, maintenance and programming personnel, as well as seasonal employees and volunteers.
Duties include but are not limited to: visitor services, general ground, facility and state housing maintenance, grants administration, communicating established procedures and policies to the public, developing budgets and monitoring expenses and revenue, interpretive services, collection and processing of state park and concession revenues, trail design and maintenance, and monitoring the physical condition of recreational facilities to ensure safe and efficient operation of the park, as well as the preservation of their natural, cultural and historical resources. Weekend and holiday work will be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Six years of experience, two years of experience supervising personnel engaged in park or forest operations work and an additional four years of experience in park 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 the required supervisory experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, forest management, natural resources management, parks and recreation, business administration, education, history, social sciences, or a related natural science and two 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 general inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance classification or general inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance specialty codes in the inspection, investigation, enforcement, and compliance field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional experience in supervising park operations and employees in a Maryland State Park
- Three years of professional field-level experience working in a park setting.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Experience in park budget and personnel management
- Experience in managing and maintaining park facilities and grounds
- Experience managing natural, cultural, and historical resources in a park setting
- Experience working with community and government agency partners to provide public safety, resource protection and other government agencies
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 in 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
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.
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.
