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Seasonal Hourly Shift

Off-Road Administrative Assistant

Recruitment #26-002292-0049

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Introduction

Salary: $18.19
Employment type: Full-time
Seasonal Contractual
Contract Period: June 2026 – March 2027

GRADE

HRLY 0008

LOCATION OF POSITION

Wolf Den Run State Park, 1699 Upperman Road, Oakland, MD 21550

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for a seasonal Off-Road Administrative Assistant at Wolf Den Run State Park in Oakland, Maryland (Garrett County). This position supports the Administrative Officer and Park Ranger in operating and managing the office at Maryland Park Service’s only off-road state park.

This is a full-time, 10-month position requiring availability on weekends and holidays. Duties may include operating off-road machines and motor vehicles, working in various weather conditions, and coordinating with external agencies. 

Primary responsibilities include answering phones and emails, issuing permits, making reservations, processing mail, and providing customer service. Additional duties include preparing deposits; processing Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) permits using a Google Sheets tracking system; issuing licenses through the MD Outdoors licensing system; tracking user group data; reconciling budgets; monitoring revenue from multiple sources; maintaining spreadsheets; processing invoices; and completing corporate card logs. 

The incumbent should be familiar with off-road vehicles and the regulations governing their use on public lands. The selected candidate will work closely with the Administrative Officer and may occasionally assist at park headquarters at Herrington Manor State Park.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: At least one year of personal or professional experience working in an office setting. Proficient use of computer applications and Google Sheets is required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle or ORV. 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. Please note, a provisional driver’s license will not be accepted as the restrictions may interfere with the job requirements.

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. Should the position you are inconsideration for require an employment, driving or criminal history check, continued employment will be contingent on the results.

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 at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

*Should benefits be available, this will be discussed at 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 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.

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.


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