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Seasonal Pocomoke River State Park Recruitment- NO BENEFITS

Maryland Park Service

Recruitment #15-002293-0017

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

Forty-four (44) vacancies

Contract Period: March 2015- December 2015

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Pocomoke River State Park- Snow Hill, MD (Worcester County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for multiple seasonal contractual positions at Pocomoke River State Park in Snow Hill, Maryland. You must indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the position(s) of interest in order to be considered for this recruitment. Please review the main purpose of each job closely before applying.

 

PARK RANGER (5 vacancies)

 A Seasonal Park Ranger is a temporary, introductory level of work in the operation of a State park. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide visitors with park information and regulations
  • Register campers Monitor and cleaning of campgrounds, bath houses and restrooms
  • General maintenance of park trails, public facilities, staff buildings and DNR vessels and vehicles
  •  Monitor recreational activities in the park, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking and biking

 

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER (10 vacancies)

The Seasonal Park Maintenance position is responsible for the maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment in a park or recreation area. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

  • Clean restrooms, shelters and campsites
  •  Refill bathroom supplies
  •  Removal of litter
  •  Maintenance of facilities and grounds
  •  Mow and trim grass
  •  Painting, electric, carpentry and plumbing work
  •  Upkeep of vehicles, equipment and vessels
  •  Use of hand tools and operation of power equipment

 

PARK NATURALIST (4 vacancies)

The Seasonal Park Naturalist develops and leads interpretive programming at a State Park. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop and present interpretive and environmental education programs
  • Assist with volunteers and youth programs
  • Develop and maintains exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational materials
  • Advise the public of general park rules and regulations
  • Operation and maintenance of nature centers, buildings and grounds
  • May include live animal care and handling associated with the Scales and Tales program

 

LIFEGUARD - POOL (10 vacancies)

The Pool Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring patrons in and around a park swimming pool and requires work in all types of weather. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain public pool in accordance with State regulations (e.g. Health Department)
  • Enforce pool rules
  • Perform rescues / Administer first aid
  • Clean and maintain bathhouse / restrooms
  • Prepare written reports
  • Collect fees and participate in retail sales operations
  • Applicants must possess a valid lifesaving certificate from a nationally recognized institution (American Red Cross), and a valid CPR certification. Possession of a Certified Pool Operators certificate is preferred. Candidates may be certified after hire.

 

CONCESSION ATTENDANT (14 vacancies)

The Concession Attendant provides information to visitors about park facilities, programs and regulations. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

  • Operate a cash register in the sale of park merchandise
  • Maintain inventory of supplies, materials and products
  • Complete required reports
  • Administer canoe and kayak rentals
  • Assist with litter pickup near concession facility

CONCESSION MANAGER (1 vacancy)

The Concession Manager manages merchandising of park-specific items for sale in a park camp store, beach area store or boat area store. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

  • Operate a cash register in the sale of park merchandise
  •  Prepare and cook food
  •  Clean camp store
  •  Stock merchandise
  •  Order merchandise for sale and maintain inventory
  •  Assist park visitors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: None.

Experience: None.

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. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. 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 preferred. 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.

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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