ADMINISTRATOR I Maintenance Project Coordinator

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is seeking an Administrator I to coordinate maintenance and capital projects across state parks. The role liaises with E&C regional engineers and supports emergency response planning.

The incumbent may lead maintenance staff, prepare contract specs, procure supplies, and assist with statewide resource allocation to ensure safe, high-quality park operations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and capital project activities across state parks.
• Serve as liaison with DNR Engineering & Construction and regional engineers.
• Lead maintenance staff, provide written/verbal instructions and on-site guidance.
• Prepare specifications for contracts and procure supplies/materials.
• Assist in emergency response and staff training for safety.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Small equipment repair

Computer skills

Heavy machinery

Team leadership

Resource planning

Procurement

Crew supervision

Emergency operations

Contractor management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

Tawes State Office Building, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the overall operation and administration of the major capital project and critical maintenance management, emergency response, and maintenance training for the Maryland Park Service (MPS). These programmatic responsibilities support the operation of State Parks and other Public Lands in the State of Maryland, managing and preserving the natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources located on those properties, and providing for the best and safe use by over 20 million park visitors annually.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for an Administrator I position that serves as the Maintenance Project Coordinator for all state parks. This position coordinates Critical Maintenance and other construction projects, and assists in project reviews for all programmed maintenance project activities that impact public lands, their resources and recreational users. This position serves as a unit liaison with the DNR Engineering & Construction (E&C), as also serves as the point of contact for E&C regional engineers.

This position serves in a statewide capacity to coordinate the immediate emergency response to storm events and major infrastructure failures, and provides assistance to park staff, assists with resource allocation and prepares reports and documentation on the emergencies. This position coordinates training for Maryland Park Service staff to ensure a high standard of visitor and staff safety, and facilitates employee and public understanding of key maintenance programs to preserve natural and recreational resources on public lands.

The Maintenance Project Coordinator may lead and direct maintenance personnel in the performance of their maintenance duties, by providing written and verbal instructions, on-site guidance and follow-up. The candidate in this position is able to perform general maintenance within park facilities such as basic plumbing, minor electrical repairs, grounds maintenance, and facility maintenance to include minor repairs and cleaning of restrooms, administrative buildings, and exhibit buildings. This position prepares specifications for contracts, procures supplies and materials for projects, and accepts projects for the Department of General Services. Additional duties may include assistance with management of statewide equipment, habitat management, and/or leading a range of Park Service maintenance projects.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience : Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• 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 an emergency or facility breakdown.
• Candidates should have experience working with hired contractors to achieve the goals of facility managers and departmental engineers.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.