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Park Technician Lead- Three (3) vacancies

Maryland Park Service

Recruitment #16-003105-0001

Introduction

This is an agency specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service.  This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies for this classification.  The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year. 

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Point Lookout State Park- Scotland, MD (St. Mary's County)

Cunningham Falls State Park- Thurmont, MD (Frederick County)

Greenbrier State Park- Boonsboro, MD (Frederick/Washington Counties)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for full-time Park Technician Lead positions at Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, Maryland (St. Mary's County), Cunningham Falls State Park in Thurmont, Maryland (Frederick County), and Greenbrier State Park in Boonsboro, Maryland (Frederick/Washington Counties). The selected candidates will be responsible for supervision and maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment at the park including day use areas, campground, headquarters/shop complex, marina, bathhouses, and multiple park buildings. The incumbents are responsible for operating and maintaining power tools and heavy equipment, overseeing and performing routine grounds, facilities and equipment maintenance in this state park. These positions involve maintenance and construction projects for maintenance, repair and improvements to park grounds and facilities, including carpentry, electrical, masonry and plumbing.

The incumbents will also lead and supervise work of seasonal employees, and volunteers. The Park Technician Lead may write specifications for renovations and new projects, participate in planning or renovations and provide oversight to contractors. While the maintenance of park buildings is the primary function of this position, the selected candidate will also assist with day-to-day park operations, including opening and closing park facilities, assisting with park visitor needs, and helping with special events as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded with the exception of the foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalence certificate.

Experience: Three 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. Applicants may substitute education in the field of forestry, wildlife biology or park management at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to two years.

2. Applicants may substitute experience for the required High School education at the rate of one year experience for one year of education up to a maximum of four years.

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.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

Experience multi-tasking and working independently is preferred.

Experience in small equipment repair and basic vehicle maintenance is preferred.

Experience using a computer to fill out forms and utilize electronic e-mail is preferred.

Experience operating tractors and heavy machinery is preferred.

Experience leading work crews or volunteer groups in project completion is preferred. 

Operational experience in parks in the event of emergency or facility breakdown is preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees appointed to positions 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 individual to be examined by a physician. After an offer of employment, applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.

2. Upon permanent appointment the employee may be required to reside in the county, region, or park to which they are assigned.

3. Candidates appointed to positions 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. Persons appointed to these positions may be required to have their current private residence telephone number listed in the agency’s telephone directory or on file with Forest, Park and Wildlife Communications Center in case of emergencies.

5. The employee 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 pounds or more.

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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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 that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately.

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

BENEFITS

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.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker (410) 260-8087

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged 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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