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Seasonal Maryland Conservation Job Corps Naturalist/Bus Chaperone

Ten (10) vacancies

Recruitment #17-002292-0022

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

Ten (10) vacancies; full-time

Contract Period: June 2017- August 2017 

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

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

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Conservation Jobs Corps (CJC) is a five-week summer employment program for disadvantaged youth ages 14 – 17 operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. 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 CJC Naturalist/Bus Chaperone for the CJC Program. You must indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the specific location(s) of interest for this recruitment.

The CJC Naturalist/Bus Chaperone positions; two (2) located at Patapsco Valley State Park (Hilton Area), two (2) located at Patapsco Valley State Park (McKeldin Area) and four (4) located at Gunpowder Falls State Park (Hammerman Beach Area), will be responsible for the facilitation (with assistance of a CJC Crew Chief) of outdoor recreation activities and environmental enrichment activities. This includes all Pre-Activities, Field Studies, Post Activities, canoeing, fishing, archery, hiking and swimming. This position will require the distribution and inventory of all materials required for each activity.
In addition, the CJC Naturalist/Bus Chaperone will be required to ride one of the buses departing at 7:00 a.m. from Baltimore City that transport the CJC Corps Members to their assigned park location and ride back on the bus to their designated bus pick-up location at the end of each day, arriving at 3:00 p.m. The applicant must maintain a professional relationship with CJC Corps Members, maintaining all CJC rules and regulations while on the bus.

The CJC Naturalist/Bus Chaperone shall provide direction and guidance to CJC Corps Members, ensure they utilize strategies provided in training to maintain a safe and educational work environment for youth, including but not limited to the following:

● Proper professional work ethic and behavior.
● Assist with 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, goals and activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None.

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).

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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must attend a mandatory training the week of Monday, June 19th to Friday, June 23rd to be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (additional hours may be required, and training dates are subject to change).

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.

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.

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 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




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