Seasonal Elk Neck State Park Recruitment

Seasonal Contractual

Thirty-two (32) vacancies; full-time

Contract Period: March 2017- December 2017

The Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for multiple seasonal contractual positions at Elk Neck State Park in North East, Maryland. You must indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the position(s) of interest in order to be considered for this recruitment. Please review the main purpose of each job closely before applying.

PARK RANGER (16 vacancies)

A Seasonal Park Ranger is a temporary, introductory level of work in the operation of a State park. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

●     Provide visitors with park information and regulations within the park’s contact stations, stores, campground and day-use areas

●     Use of a computer and a point of sale system to register campers, complete reports and sell park merchandise

●     Monitor and cleaning of campgrounds, bathhouses and restrooms

●     General maintenance of park trails, public facilities, staff buildings and DNR vessels and vehicles

●     Monitor (via motorized vehicles, bicycles, and on foot) recreational activities in the park, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking and biking, swimming/beach area

●     Assist with the development and presentation of interpretive and environmental education programs

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER (8 vacancies)

The Seasonal Park Maintenance position is responsible for the maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment in a park or recreation area. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

●     Clean restrooms, shelters, cabins and campsites

●     Refill bathroom supplies

●     Removal of litter

●     Maintenance of facilities and grounds

●     Mow and trim grass

●     Painting, electric, carpentry and plumbing work

●     Upkeep of vehicles, equipment and vessels

●     Use of hand tools and operation of power equipment

TRAIL TECHNICIAN (2 vacancies)

The Trail Technician is responsible for the maintenance and construction associated with a trail network within a State Park. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

●     Perform trail maintenance and construction based on guidelines set forth by the USDA Forest Service and the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA)

●     Hike trails of varying difficulty

●     Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs.

●     Assist with general maintenance of the park. Tasks may include: clean restrooms, shelters, cabins and campsites; removal of litter; mow and trim grass; use of hand tools and operation of power equipment

PARK NATURALIST (4 vacancies)

The Seasonal Park Naturalist develops and leads interpretive programming at a State Park. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

●     Develop and present interpretive and environmental education programs

●     Assist with volunteers and youth programs

●     Develop and maintains exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational materials

●     Advise the public of general park rules and regulations

●     Operation and maintenance of nature centers, buildings and grounds

●     May include live animal care and handling associated with the Scales and Tales program (snakes & turtles only)

●     Hike trails of varying difficulty and lead canoe/ kayak tours on open waters

●     Provide visitors with park information and regulations within the park’s contact stations, stores, nature center, campground and day-use areas

●     Use of a computer and a point of sale system to register campers, complete reports and sell park merchandise

VISITOR SERVICES ATTENDANT – (2 vacancies)

The Visitor Services position provides secretarial and financial duties for a State Park. Work may be performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:

●     Answer phones and greet customers

●     Process mail

●     Prepare cash deposits and supporting paperwork

●     Photocopy and type documents

●     Enter data using Excel spreadsheets

●     Process seasonal contracts and seasonal timesheets

●     Process bills for payment

●     Provide visitors with park information and regulations within the park’s contact stations, stores, campground and day-use areas

●     Use of a computer and a point of sale system to register campers, complete reports and sell park merchandise

Education: None.

Experience: None.

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.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation. 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 Charles Hecker at charles.hecker@maryland.gov

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.