Long Term Contractual Park Technician II
Lead Trail Technician, Fair Hill NRMA
Recruitment #16-003104-0001
Department | DNR - Maryland Park Service - State Wide Operation |
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Date Opened | 10/25/2016 09:10:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/8/2016 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $15.52 - $19.92/hour ($32,364-$41,541 annually) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Charles Hecker |
Work Location |
Cecil
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Introduction
Long Term Contractual
One (1) vacancy; full-time
Contract Period: One (1) year contract w/ the possibility of renewal
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for a long-term contractual Park Technician II position at Fair Hill NRMA in Elkton, Maryland (Cecil County). This position will serve as Fair Hill NRMA's lead trail technician responsible for performing trail maintenance, construction and design work on the park's 80 mile trail network. Duties include, but are not limited to, trail construction and maintenance, mowing and trimming, removal of downed and hazardous trees, sustainable re-routing of park trails, direction and oversight for volunteer trail work days, and boundary marking.
This position will be required to use heavy equipment and may apply herbicides and pesticides where needed to mitigate the spread of invasive species. The incumbent also assesses trail conditions for long-term sustainability, proposes recommendations for sustainable re-routes where needs, completes documentation related to the design and maintenance of park trails, and maintains tools and equipment needed to perform trail maintenance and construction duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalence certificate.
Experience: Two(2) 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.
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).
Professional, field-level experience working in a park setting is preferred.
Experience conducting trail maintenance, construction, and design assignments is preferred.
Experience operating heavy equipment, utility vehicles, and power tools is preferred.
Experience in leading and coaching employees through their daily assignments is preferred.
Experience in working with and directing volunteers is preferred.
Possession of the MPS Basic Chainsaw Certification, or an acceptable equivalent from the National Park Service, US Forest Service, or Maryland Forest Service is preferred.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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. 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.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these 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 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.