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Seasonal Maryland Conservation Jobs Corps (CJC) Crew Chief

Maryland Park Service

Recruitment #15-002293-0038

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

Seventy (70) vacancies

Contract Period: May 2015- August 2015

GRADE

N/A 

LOCATION OF POSITION

ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK in Berlin, Maryland (WORCESTER COUNTY)

GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK in Chase, Maryland (BALTIMORE COUNTY)

GWYNNS FALLS PARK in Baltimore, Maryland (BALTIMORE CITY)

MERKLE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY in Upper Marlboro, Maryland (PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARKS in Silver Spring Maryland, (MONTGOMERY COUNTY)

PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK in Catonsville and Ellicott City, Maryland (BALTIMORE & HOWARD COUNTIES)

SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK in Havre de Grace, Maryland (HARFORD COUNTY)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Conservation 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 Crew Chief for the CJC Program. You must indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the specific location(s) of interest in order to be considered for this recruitment.

The CJC Crew Chief is responsible for the overall supervision of a field-based crew. The program begins Monday- June 22nd and concludes with a graduation ceremony on Friday-July 31st, 2015. Dates are subject to change. During this six-week period, full-time availability (40 hours/week) is mandatory. Dates that fall outside this period, including training, are variable and generally less than 40 hours per week. Applicant must also attend a mandatory training the week of Monday, June 15th - Friday, June 19th. Specific duties for the position include the following:

  • Supervise, motivate, direct and encourage corps members in job skills training, field education and on-the-job training.
  • Maintain discipline among corps members individually and on the crew as a whole.
  • Conduct regular crew-based corps member training and instructional presentations in critical areas related to safety and professional job performance including the following:
      • First aid and workplace safety
      • Environmental issues and conservation
      • Community relations
      • Work ethic
      • Communications
      • Site-specific work project needs, goals and activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Previous work experience with children and youth.

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 is preferred.

Previous work experience with at-risk youth is preferred.

Possession of current certification in CPR for adult/child and First-Aid is preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

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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