Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest 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.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Chesapeake Forest and Pocomoke State Forest, Snow Hill, MD (Worcester County)
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves in the Chesapeake Forest (78,000 acres) and the Pocomoke State Forest
(18,492 acres) projects to provide supervision of the maintenance activities on lands owned
by the Department, supporting the main goal of inspiring Marylanders to live in harmony
with nature and to protect the Chesapeake Bay. In this position the employee must possess
and exercise a thorough working knowledge of the maintenance needs and requirements of
the physical plant, vehicle fleet, State Forest recreational and land management needs, State
operational requirements, and agency/project protocols to ensure proper care of the
resources, facilities, and potential of the project.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Supervisor II Non-Licensed. This position serves in the Chesapeake Forest (78,000 acres) and the Pocomoke State Forest (18,492 acres) projects to provide supervision of the maintenance activities on lands owned by the Department, supporting the main goal of inspiring Marylanders to live in harmony with nature and to protect the Chesapeake Bay. In this position the employee must possess and exercise a thorough working knowledge of the maintenance needs and requirements of the physical plant, vehicle fleet, State Forest recreational and land management needs, State operational requirements, and agency/project protocols to ensure proper care of the resources, facilities, and potential of the project. The position entails marking, posting, and brushing state property lines, installing gates on forest roads, removal of trash and other debris dumped on the property, mowing and brushing of roads, and maintenance on equipment that is used on State Forest property. The position supervises, leads and directs assigned staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties and assignments in a wide variety of maintenance activities. Work may also assist with prescribed burns, the construction of forest trails, and the operation of heavy equipment (such as bulldozers, plows, and tractors) to cut grass, remove dead trees, and haul debris.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Eighth grade.
Experience: Seven years experience in building maintenance or building construction trades including six years of responsibility assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others and disciplining, evaluating the performance of, and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in utilities classifications or mechanical maintenance specialty codes in the utility systems repair field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Current possession of a valid Class B CDL is required for this position.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Current possession of a valid Class A CDL is preferred for this position.
- Experience you have with implementing, supervising, and completing projects on forest, park, or other conservation lands.
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.
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 minimum 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 before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at
Adriana.Parravano@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.