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Seasonal Maryland Conservation Job Corps (CJC) Crew Chief

Maryland Park Service

Recruitment #16-002293-0023

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

Eighty (80) vacancies; full-time

Contract Period: May 2016- August 2016

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK in Berlin, Maryland (WORCESTER COUNTY)
GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK in Chase, Maryland (BALTIMORE COUNTY)
GWYNNS FALLS PARK in Baltimore, Maryland (BALTIMORE CITY)
LAKE CLIFTON PARK in Baltimore, Maryland (BALTIMORE CITY)
MERKLE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY in Upper Marlboro, Maryland (PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY)
PATAPSCO VALLEY STATE PARK in Catonsville and Marriottsville, Maryland (BALTIMORE & HOWARD COUNTIES)
SENECA CREEK STATE PARK in Gaithersburg, Maryland (MONTGOMERY COUNTY)
SUSQUEHANNA STATE PARK in Havre de Grace, Maryland (HARFORD COUNTY)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Conservation Jobs Corps (CJC) is a six-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 Site Coach for the CJC Program. You must indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the specific location(s) of interest for this recruitment.

The CJC Crew Chief is responsible for the overall supervision of a field-based crew. The program begins Monday- June 27th and concludes with a graduation ceremony on Friday - August 5th. Dates are subject to change. During this six-week period, full-time availability (40 hours/week) is mandatory. Dates that fall outside this period, including training are variable and may be less than 40 hours per week.

The CJC Crew Chief 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.
  • Ensure that projects are properly, professionally and completely executed to the satisfaction of site managers.
  • Manage the data selected with work projects assignments as required by the CJC Program Director.
  • Conduct 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: Prior work experience with youth.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Applicants must have a valid Driver’s License with a good driving record and be 21 years of age (requirement for driving rental vans used during the program).

 

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 20th to Friday, June 24th to be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (additional hours may be required and training dates 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. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. 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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8080.

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.

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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