Maintenance Supervisor II Non-Licensed Maintenance Supervisor

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest 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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Chesapeake Forest and Pocomoke State Forest, Snow Hill, MD (Worcester County)

This position serves in the Chesapeake Forest (78,000 acres) and the Pocomoke State Forest (18,492 acres) projects to provide supervision of the maintenance activities on lands owned by the Department, supporting the main goal of inspiring Marylanders to live in harmony with nature and to protect the Chesapeake Bay. In this position the employee must possess and exercise a thorough working knowledge of the maintenance needs and requirements of the physical plant, vehicle fleet, State Forest recreational and land management needs, State operational requirements, and agency/project protocols to ensure proper care of the resources, facilities, and potential of the project.

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Supervisor II Non‑Licensed. This position serves in the Chesapeake Forest (78,000 acres) and the Pocomoke State Forest (18,492 acres) projects to provide supervision of the maintenance activities on lands owned by the Department, supporting the main goal of inspiring Marylanders to live in harmony with nature and to protect the Chesapeake Bay.

In this position the employee must possess and exercise a thorough working knowledge of the maintenance needs and requirements of the physical plant, vehicle fleet, State Forest recreational and land management needs, State operational requirements, and agency/project protocols to ensure proper care of the resources, facilities, and potential of the project. The position entails marking, posting, and brushing state property lines, installing gates on forest roads, removal of trash and other debris dumped on the property, mowing and brushing of roads, and maintenance on equipment that is used on State Forest property.

The position supervises, leads and directs assigned staff and volunteers in the performance of their duties and assignments in a wide variety of maintenance activities. Work may also assist with prescribed burns, the construction of forest trails, and the operation of heavy equipment (such as bulldozers, plows, and tractors) to cut grass, remove dead trees, and haul debris.

Education: Eighth grade.

Seven years experience in building maintenance or building construction trades including six years of responsibility assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others and disciplining, evaluating the performance of, and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.

Note:

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non‑commissioned officer in utilities classifications or mechanical maintenance specialty codes in the utility systems repair field of work on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

Current possession of a valid Class B CDL is required for this position.

• Current possession of a valid Class A CDL is preferred for this position.
• Experience you have with implementing, supervising, and completing projects on forest, park, or other conservation lands.

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.

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We…