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.
GRADE
STD0015
LOCATION OF POSITION
Morgan Run Natural Environmental Area, Benrose Lane, Westminster MD 21157 (Carroll County), with statewide travel expected
Main Purpose of Job
Park Technician Supervisor/ Historic Trades Corps Crew Leader is the supervisory level of
maintenance work in state parks and forests. Employees in this class have responsibility for
the supervision and maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment within a park, forest or
recreation area that are historically or culturally relevant, performing maintenance work and
overseeing the preservation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of historic sites and structures.
Employees in this classification supervise lower-level Park Technicians and Park Technician
Leads, specifically, crews of DSCI Historic Trades Corps members performing those
functions.
Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Headquarters-based
Program Administrator, Cultural and Historical Planning Team member, Park Maintenance
Program Supervisor or other designated official depending upon the specific project and its
location. An employee in this classification will lead or supervise skilled, unskilled or semi-
skilled laborers, including Historic Trades Corps members, permanent employees, long-term
contractual employees, seasonal employees and volunteers, to include scheduling and
planning employees’ work assignments, as well as performing maintenance work.
While maintenance of historic sites and structures in park, forest or wildlife grounds is the
primary function of this position, employees may occasionally be assigned other operational
functions.
Park Technician Supervisor/ Historic Trades Corps Crew Leader is differentiated from Park
Technician Lead in that the Park Technician Supervisor has supervisory responsibility for
lower-level Park Technicians or individuals fulfilling those functions as DSCI Historic
Trades Corps crew members while the Park Technician Lead assigns, reviews, and approves
the work of and trains lower-level Park Technicians.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for a Park Technician Supervisor/Historic Trades Corps Crew Leader based out of DNR Headquarters in Annapolis, with primary day to day functions performed at Morgan Run Natural Environmental Area and around the State. The Historic Trades Corps aims to improve the condition of Maryland State Parks' historic structures while providing young adults with a pathway to secure employment through meaningful service. This position will be responsible for supervising, leading, training, and instructing a crew of 4-6 Historic Trades Corps service members in the performance of duties maintaining and restoring historic sites and structures, by providing daily oversight through written and verbal instructions, on-site supervision and follow-up. This position also coordinates team projects, purchases supplies and materials, oversees the Historic Trades Corps workshop, and works closely with the headquarters Corps management team to implement the program. The position supervises and performs maintenance and repair work for historic buildings and facilities, which may include carpentry, window repair, masonry, roofing, demolition, plaster work, plumbing, electrical, and other types of work such as mothballing and cleaning. This position may oversee preservation specialists and technicians hired to perform work or provide training for crew members. This position prepares or reviews projects, procures supplies and materials, tracks and administers agreements, supervises contractors and coordinates with DNR and Park staff to complete maintenance work.
While the supervision of the Historic Trades Corps crew and maintenance of historic park buildings and sites are the primary functions of this position, the selected candidate may also assist with Park special events and training, interpretive programs or other Conservation Corps activities such as those that involve environmental conservation. The position may occasionally be requested to assist with day-to-day park operations, assisting with park visitor needs, and helping with special events as required. The selected employee will usually not be required to work evenings, weekends, or holidays, but will be expected to travel with the crew throughout the state for short-term work projects which sometimes require overnight stays or long days. The selected employee will be eligible to receive training and certifications in historic trades alongside the Crew Members, as applicable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of experience in the skilled maintenance or construction trades, e.g. Electrician, Plumber or experience in the maintenance of a park, forest or wildlife facility.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute education in the field of forestry, wildlife biology or park management at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional experience at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education up to four years of the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in equipment, facilities, and services classification or equipment, facilities, and services specialty codes in the equipment, facilities, and services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supervising, scheduling and evaluating work crews, volunteer groups, or young adult groups
- Experience leading work crews, volunteer groups, or young adult groups in project completion through training, mentoring, or effective group leadership
- Experience problem solving and working independently
- Experience or demonstrated interest in historic preservation, history, cultural preservation
- Ability to complete reports, fill out forms, utilize computer programs, and communicate via e-mail
- Experience estimating project requirements and resource needs, procuring equipment and supplies, and completing other project management tasks
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. Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the candidates to be examined by a Physician. After an offer of employment, candidates for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.
2. Upon permanent appointment, employees in this classification may be required to reside in the county, region, or park to which they are assigned.
3. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require a valid operator license for heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, back-hoes, payloaders or tractors.
4. Employees in this classification may be required to provide a telephone number listed in the agency’s telephone directory or on file with Forest, Park and Wildlife Communications Center in case of emergencies.
5. Employees in this classification may be required to attend training and be certified as a water plant operator.
6. Employees in this classification may be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 or more pounds.
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 accept information submitted after this date. 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 and qualifications 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.
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 no earlier than 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.
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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.
