Campground Operations/Maintenance Worker

Seasonal Contractual

Two (2) vacancies; full-time

Contract Period: April 2018 – March 2019 (not to exceed 10 months)

Savage River State Forest (Garrett County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service/Western Region is currently accepting applications for two (2) seasonal contractual Campground Operations/Maintenance Worker positions located at Savage River State Forest, Garrett County, Maryland. The selected candidates will be responsible for all duties associated with the Western Maryland Access and Trail Restoration Project located on the St. John's Rock/Red Dog Road. The candidates will be working on the state's first modern off-road vehicle trail which will include day use, camping and off-road vehicle riding. Job duties will include fee collection, cleaning and maintaining restrooms and campsites, documenting forest activity and general maintenance of the area. Selected candidates will be the first line of contact with State Forest visitors and campers and will need to have good communication skills, as well as knowledge of the forest rules and regulations. Good customer service skills are a key component of these positions. Weekend, holidays and evening hours are required for these positions. The candidates must be able to work independently in a remote area of Savage River State Forest. Candidates will also perform other duties as necessary to facilitate the operations of Savage River State Forest.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  

Experience: None.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualifications; please include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

ATV riding experience, First Aid Certification, CPR Certification, AED Certification, Chainsaw experience, use of a weed eater, and operation of a licensed vehicle pulling a trailer, in addition to any other training deemed necessary for these positions.   

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education related to this position. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.).

Contractual employees who work 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.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck 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.