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ADMINISTRATOR I

Maintenance Project Coordinator

Recruitment #25-002586-0007

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

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Tawes State Office Bldg, 580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the major capital project and critical maintenance management, emergency response, and maintenance training for the Maryland Park Service (MPS). These programmatic responsibilities support the operation of State Parks and other Public Lands in the State of Maryland, managing and preserving the natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources located on those properties, and providing for the best and safe use by over 20 million park visitors annually.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for an Administrator I position that serves as the Maintenance Project Coordinator for all state parks. This position coordinates Capital Projects and Critical Maintenance and other construction projects, and assists in project reviews for all programmed maintenance project activities that impact public lands, their resources and recreational users. This position serves as the unit liaison with the DNR Engineering & Construction (E&C), as also serves as the point of contact for E&C Regional Engineers.

This position serves in a statewide capacity to coordinate the immediate emergency response to storm events and major infrastructure failures, and provides assistance to park staff, assists with resource allocation and prepares reports and documentation on the emergencies. This position coordinates training for Maryland Park Service staff to ensure a high standard of visitor and staff safety, and facilitates employee and public understanding of key maintenance programs to preserve natural and recreational resources on public lands. 

The Maintenance Project Coordinator may lead and direct maintenance personnel in the performance of their maintenance duties, by providing written and verbal instructions, on-site guidance and follow-up. The candidate in this position is able to perform general maintenance within park facilities such as basic plumbing, minor electrical repairs, grounds maintenance, and facility maintenance to include minor repairs and cleaning of restrooms, administrative buildings, and exhibit buildings. This position prepares specifications for contracts, procures supplies and materials for projects, and accepts projects for the Department of General Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidates should have experience multi-tasking and working independently.
  • Candidates should have experience with small equipment repair and basic vehicle maintenance.
  • Candidates should be able to use a computer to fill out forms, complete reports and utilize electronic e-mail.
  • Candidates should be able to operate tractors and heavy machinery.
  • Candidates should have experience leading work crews or volunteer groups in project completion through verbal and written communications.
  • Candidates should have experience estimating staff requirements and resource needs, procuring equipment and supplies, and completing other project management tasks.
  • Candidates should have experience supervising, scheduling and evaluating work crews or volunteergroups.
  • Candidates should have some operational experience in parks in the event of emergency or facility breakdown.

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 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.

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.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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