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Seasonal Naturalist/bus Chaperone

Maryland Conservation Jobs Corps (CJC)

Recruitment #14-999999-073

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual-NO BENEFITS

LOCATION OF POSITION

Patapsco Valley State Park in Ellicott City, Maryland (Howard County)

Gunpowder Falls State Park in Kingsville, Maryland (Baltimore County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Conservation Jobs Corps (CJC) is a six-week summer employment program for disadvantaged youth operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. CJC uses outdoor experiential activities and the power of nature to enrich the lives of youth and prepare them for future success in the workforce. The Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for multiple seasonal contractual positions for CJC Site Coach for the CJC Program.

The CJC Naturalist/Bus Chaperone positions; for (4) located at Patapsco Valley State Park and four (4) located at Gunpowder Falls State Park will be responsible for the facilitation (with assistance of a CJC Crew Chief) of outdoor recreational activities and the "Bridging the Watershed"enrichment component. This includes all Pre-Activities, Field Studies, Post Activities, canoeing, hiking and swimming. This position will require the distribution and inventory of all materials required for each activity.

In addition, the CJC Naturalist/Bus Chaperone will be required to ride one of the school buses departing at 7:00 a.m. from Baltimore City that transport the CJC Corps Members to their assigned park location and ride back on the bus to their designated bus pick-up location at the end of each day, arriving at 3:00 p.m. The applicant must maintain a professional relationship with CJC Corps Members, maintaining all CJC rules and regulations while on the bus.

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Education:   Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education or experience in the field of park operations, recreation, education, business, administration, forestry, social sciences, or a natural resources related field.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned dutieswhich 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

  • Experience working with children and youth is required, and experience working with at-risk youth if preferred.
  • Possession of current certification in CPR for adult/child and First-Aid.
  • Applicants must attend a MANDATORY -  UNPAID TRAINING the weekend of Friday – May 2, 2014 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and adjourning at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday – May 4, 2014.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is strongly recommended. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. 

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

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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