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Seasonal Crew Chief

Maryland Conservation Jobs Corps (CJC)

Recruitment #14-999999-072

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual-NO BENEFITS

LOCATION OF POSITION

ASSATEAGUE STATE PARK in Berlin, Maryland (WORCESTER COUNTY)

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

GWYNNS FALLS PARK in Baltimore, Maryland (BALTIMORE CITY)

MERKLE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY in Upper Marlboro, Maryland (PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARKS in Silver Spring Maryland, (MONTGOMERY COUNTY)

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

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 operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. 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 Crew Chief for the CJC Program. The CJC Crew Chief is responsible for the overall supervision of a field-based crew. The program begins Monday- June 23rd and concludes with a graduation ceremony on Friday-August 1, 2014. 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 generally less than 40 hours per week. Specific duties for the position include the following:

  • Supervise, motivate, direct and encourage corps members in job skills training, field education and on-the-job training.
  • Maintain discipline among corps members individually and on the crew as a whole.
  • 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 needs, goals and activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None.

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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned dutieswhich 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience working with children and youth is required, and experience working with at-risk youth if preferred.
  • Possession of current certification in CPR for adult/child and First-Aid. 
  • In addition, applicants must attend a MANDATORY - UNPAID TRAINING the weekend of Friday - May 2, 2014 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and adjourning at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday – May 4, 2014.

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is strongly recommended. 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.

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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