Park Services Associate Lead

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for a Park Services Associate Lead position to serve as the Central Region Training Officer based at Patapsco Valley State Park in Ellicott City, Maryland (Howard County). This position facilitates training for all classifications of employees and coordinates training and classroom logistics. The Training Officer develops lesson plans, monitors and reports statewide training sessions, and plans and oversees meetings and program planning, design and implementation of park operations and resources. The incumbent maintains instructional expertise in public speaking, time management, lesson organization and classroom management. This position must be trained in park operations as they pertain to planning and developing training lesson plans and field training requirements for all park personnel.

The selected candidate may also perform front-line operational duties for a state park, and may be responsible for daily operations and maintenance of a day use and campground area and facilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for directing full-time personnel, and educating the public on resource management. In addition, the candidate will provide assistance to visitors in support of the management of natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources for the benefit of the public. Weekend and holiday work will be required. This is a designated emergency essential position, and therefore the ability to work nights, weekends and during adverse weather conditions is required.

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 with the application.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of park operations, recreation, education, business administration, forestry, social sciences, history or a natural resources or history related field.  

Experience: Three years of experience in forest or park management, recreation, or natural resources management, or preparing, developing or delivering programs that interpret natural, historical, cultural or recreational features.  

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of park management, recreation, education, business administration, forestry, social sciences, history or a natural resources related field for one year of the required experience.  

2. Candidates may substitute experience in park management, recreation or a natural or cultural resources related field on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in management and program clerical and assistance classification or management and program clerical and assistance specialty codes in the general, administrative, clerical, and office services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

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

Any requested licenses or certifications should be listed under the "Licenses and Certifications" section of the application.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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.

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

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.

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.

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 at (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.