Natural Resource Manager

The Frederick County Division of Parks & Recreation is committed to the highest level of care of our natural and historic resources while making the park facilities and recreational programs available to all. We believe that the benefits of parks & recreation are far reaching and vital to each and every individual, family, and community in Frederick County.

The Recreation Department seeks to enhance the quality of life of county residents by providing innovative activities and programs that meet the recreational needs of Frederick County communities. We encourage participation in a variety of recreational opportunities that foster enjoyment and lifelong learning.

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week;
Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.; full-benefits

This management position is responsible for overseeing natural resource management, park ranger operations, and enforcement of county code on parkland, while ensuring the protection, sustainability, and safe use of County parks. The role develops and manages budgets, supervises and trains staff, coordinates environmental programs, and oversees inspections of trails, stormwater infrastructure, and conservation projects. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, enforcing park regulations, preserving natural and cultural resources, and advancing community education through outreach, seasonal programming, and public engagement.

This position also serves as a liaison with partner agencies and community organizations to support environmental stewardship and Division priorities.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE:

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Oversee, supervise, and evaluate the Park Ranger program for the county
• Manage departmental staff including hiring, training, supervision, discipline, and termination to ensure effective operations and compliance with County policies
• Oversee and provide technical expertise for the Division in matters related to wildlife management, habitat creation and manipulation, conservation, sustainability practices, trail management and other natural resource management responsibilities
• Liaison and lead (provide hands-on tasks) volunteer projects related to natural resources programs which includes land or water trail clean-up days, tree plantings, physically restore or maintain the environment, invasive species removal, etc.
• Manage and expand the Division Pollinator Garden and Meadow Restoration/maintenance Program
• Coordinate new trail construction proposal projects and re-alignment projects ensuring…