Park Maintenance Program Supervisor

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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Elk Neck State Park, 4395 Turkey Point Road, North East MD 21901 (Cecil County)

The Park Maintenance Program Supervisor (PMPS) directly or indirectly supervises staff including Park Technicians, Long Term Contractual staff members, seasonal employees, volunteers, and others. Employees in this classification have responsibility for the supervision and maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment within a park, forest or recreation area, provide assistance on new facilities and perform maintenance work. The PMPS also has the responsibility of administration including mileage forms, fuel reports, scheduling, approving time, and other administrative tasks as needed and/or assigned.

While maintenance is the primary function of this position, employees may occasionally be assigned other operational functions. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Park Services Supervisor, Park Services Assistant Manager, Park Services Manager or other designated official depending upon the size and scope of the park operation.

The position will be responsible for leading and directing maintenance personnel in the performance of their maintenance duties by providing written and verbal instructions, on-site supervision and follow-up. The positions also performs general maintenance within park facilities such as basic plumbing, minor electrical repairs, grounds maintenance, litter pick-up, and facility maintenance to include minor repairs and cleaning of restrooms, administrative buildings, and exhibit buildings.

This position also prepares specifications for contracts, procures supplies and materials, tracks and administers warranty agreements, supervises contractors and accepts projects for the Department of General Services. This position monitors park maintenance budgets for effective use, resolves maintenance problems, and recommends and review plans.

While the maintenance of park buildings and grounds is the primary function of this position, the selected candidate will also assist with day-to-day park operations, including opening and closing park facilities, assisting with park visitor needs, and helping with special events as required. The selected employee will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays, and respond to facility emergencies after hours.

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : Five 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.

• Candidates may substitute education in the field of forestry, wildlife biology or park management at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year for up to two years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute additional experience the rate of one year of experience for one year of education up to a maximum of four years of the required experience.
• 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.

• Candidates should have experience multi-tasking and working independently.
• Candidates should have experience in small equipment repair and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Candidates should be able to use a computer to fill out forms, complete reports and utilize electronic e-mail.
• Candidates should be able to operate tractors and heavy machinery.
• Candidates should have experience leading work crews or volunteer groups in project completion through verbal and written communications.
• Candidates should have experience estimating staff requirements and resource needs, procuring equipment and supplies, and completing other project management tasks.
• Candidates should have experience supervising, scheduling and evaluating work crews or volunteer groups.
• Candidates should have some operational experience in parks in the event of emergency or facility breakdown.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which 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.

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