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Seasonal Point Lookout State Park Recruitment- NO BENEFITS

Maryland Park Service

Recruitment #15-002293-0032

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

Forty-four (44) vacancies

Contract Period: March 2015- December 2015

GRADE

N/A

LOCATION OF POSITION

Point Lookout State Park- Scotland, MD (St. Mary's County)

Greenwell State Park- Hollywood, MD (St. Mary's County)

Newtowne Neck State Park- Leonardtown, MD (St. Mary's County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for multiple seasonal contractual positions at Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, Maryland; Greenwell State Park in Hollywood, Maryland; Newtowne Neck State Park in Leonardtown, 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 (4 vacancies) Point Lookout State Park

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
  • Register campers
  • Monitor and cleaning of campgrounds, bath houses and restrooms
  • General maintenance of park trails, public facilities, staff buildings and DNR vessels and vehicles
  • Monitor recreational activities in the park, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking and biking

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER

Point Lookout State Park (6 vacancies)

Greenwell State Park (1 vacancy)

St. Clements Island State Park (1 vacancy)

Newtowne Neck State Park (1 vacancy)

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 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

PARK NATURALIST (3 vacancies) Point Lookout State Park

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

CONTACT STATION ATTENDANT / CAMPER CONTACT ATTENDANT Point Lookout State Park (8 vacancies)

The Contact Station Attendant / Camper Contact Attendant is responsible for welcoming visitors to the park, collecting various service charges and/or registering campers. 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:

  • Answer phones / provide information to visitors
  • Register campers
  • Operate a computer reservation system
  • Handle money and provide change
  • Assist with facility upkeep and maintenance

 

LIFEGUARD- LAKE OR BAYFRONT BEACH Point Lookout State Park (8 vacancies)

The Lake / Bayfront Beach Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring visitors have a safe and enjoyable recreational experience. 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 safe water-based recreation for park patrons
  • Provide visitors with information and park regulations
  • Maintain the beach area, to include trash and litter removal
  • Provide emergency care
  • Prepare written reports
  • Must possess current certifications in lifeguarding, CPR and standard first-aid. Candidates may be certified after hire.

 

CONCESSION ATTENDANT Point Lookout State Park (5 vacancies)

The Concession Attendant provides information to visitors about park facilities, programs and regulations. 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:

  • Operate a cash register in the sale of park merchandise
  • Maintain inventory of supplies, materials and products
  • Complete required reports
  • Administer canoe and kayak rentals
  • Assist with litter pickup near concession facility

 

CONCESSION MANAGER Point Lookout State Park (1 vacancy)

The Concession Manager manages merchandising of park-specific items for sale in a park camp store, beach area store or boat area store. 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:

  • Operate a cash register in the sale of park merchandise
  • Prepare and cook food
  • Clean camp store
  • Stock merchandise
  • Order merchandise for sale and maintain inventory
  • Assist park visitors

 

HOUSEKEEPING / CABIN CLEANERS Point Lookout State Park (6 vacancies)

The Housekeeping and Cabin Cleaner position provides daily general maintenance for park facilities and public areas. 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 and maintain public rental cabins, public restrooms and public buildings
  • Litter removal
  • Provide visitors with park information and regulations
  • Perform minor maintenance tasks
  • Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: None

Experience: None

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.

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.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them 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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