Long Term Contractual Maryland Conservation Corps Crew Leader

Long-Term Contractual

Seven (7) vacancies; full-time

Contract Period: September 2017 - September 2018 (requires working weekends and holidays, both day and evening shifts)

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Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary (Prince George’s County)
Susquehanna State Park (Harford County)
Tuckahoe State Park (Caroline County)
Deep Creek Lake State Park (Garrett County)
Assateague State Park (Worcester County)
Patapsco Valley State Park (Howard/Baltimore Counties)
Gunpowder Falls State Park (Baltimore County)

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for seven (7) long-term contractual positions as Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC) Crew Leaders. The successful applicants will be responsible for working with and coordinating the work schedules and work assignments of a crew of four to six Conservation Corps members based out of Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, Susquehanna, Tuckahoe, Deep Creek Lake, Assateague, Patapsco Valley and Gunpowder Falls State Parks. The Crew Leader will report directly to and provide assistance to the assigned Park Ranger for the Maryland Conservation Corps. The Crew Leader provides advice, guidance and direction pertaining to work responsibilities, education and job training. The Crew Leader may be asked to make recommendations about work projects, project implementation techniques, education components, jobs skills training, and life skills training. The Crew Leader will meet with the Park Ranger, Park Manager and MCC headquarters staff in regard to the welfare of the crew and individual corps members. In the Park Ranger’s absence, the Crew Leader will be responsible for public relations and the service component of the program within the community. Travel around the state will be necessary for projects and trainings, and there will be mandatory overnight trips for up to a week at a time. These positions will be responsible for assisting with the following functions: payroll forms, weekly reports, personnel reports, monthly calendar schedules, quarterly reports, tool inventory and vehicle forms.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and serve as a role model to a crew of four to six young adults 17-25 years of age
• Accept responsibility for any assigned equipment and vehicles
• Plan and implement daily schedules
• Teach job and life skills to corps members 
• Coordinate community service projects with corps members and community leaders
• Submit weekly time cards, progress reports, statistics and other paperwork as required
• Speak to the public, community groups, school groups, organizations, and the media to plan, develop and deliver programs

Selected candidates will be working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and must be in good physical condition. Position will require working weekends and holidays. Incumbents may be subject to call-in status.

Successful applicants must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, work independently with limited supervision, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and possess a strong desire to work with the public. Selected candidates must adhere to all State and Federal laws, safety regulations, and must understand and adhere to all park policies.

For education obtained outside of the United States (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 U.S., 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.html 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 or a natural resources related field.

Experience: None.

Notes:

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

2. 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. Mainly used for your trainee level in class series.   

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

1. Experience in a national, state, county or local park is preferred.

2. Experience in an AmeriCorps program is preferred.

3. Experience with service or campus organizations is preferred.

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.

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a phone number where they can be reached.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date with the exception of a foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Your application may be approved pending receipt of the evaluation.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded with the exception of a foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.). 

You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

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 charles.hecker@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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