Long Term Contractual Park Technician II

Long Term Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: One (1) year contract w/ the possibility of renewal

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Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area- Elkton, MD (Cecil County)

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for a long-term contractual Park Technician II position at Fair Hill NRMA in Elkton, Maryland (Cecil County). This position will serve as Fair Hill NRMA's lead trail technician responsible for performing trail maintenance, construction and design work on the park's 80 mile trail network. Duties include, but are not limited to, trail construction and maintenance, mowing and trimming, removal of downed and hazardous trees, sustainable re-routing of park trails, direction and oversight for volunteer trail work days, and boundary marking.

This position will be required to use heavy equipment and may apply herbicides and pesticides where needed to mitigate the spread of invasive species. The incumbent also assesses trail conditions for long-term sustainability, proposes recommendations for sustainable re-routes where needs, completes documentation related to the design and maintenance of park trails, and maintains tools and equipment needed to perform trail maintenance and construction duties.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalence certificate.

Experience: Two(2) years of experience in the skilled maintenance or construction trades, e.g. electrician, plumber or experience in the maintenance of a park, forest or wildlife facility.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute education in the field of forestry, wildlife biology or park management at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to two years.

2. Applicants may substitute experience for the required High School education at the rate of one year experience for one year of education up to a maximum of four years.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in equipment, facilities, and services classification or equipment, facilities, and services specialty codes in the equipment, facilities, and services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

Professional, field-level experience working in a park setting is preferred.

 

Experience conducting trail maintenance, construction, and design assignments is preferred.

Experience operating heavy equipment, utility vehicles, and power tools is preferred.

Experience in leading and coaching employees through their daily assignments is preferred.

Experience in working with and directing volunteers is preferred.

Possession of the MPS Basic Chainsaw Certification, or an acceptable equivalent from the National Park Service, US Forest Service, or Maryland Forest Service is preferred.

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.

1. Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the individual to be examined by a physician. After an offer of employment, applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.

2. Upon permanent appointment the employee may be required to reside in the county, region, or park to which they are assigned.

3. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require a valid operator license for heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, back-hoes, payloaders or tractors.

4. Persons appointed to these positions may be required to have their current private residence telephone number listed in the agency’s telephone directory or on file with Forest, Park and Wildlife Communications Center in case of emergencies.

5. The employee may be required to attend training and be certified as a water plant operator.

6. Employees in this classification may be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds or more.

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.