Lead State Park Ranger – Operations & Programs

JobAps; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is seeking a State Park Ranger Supervisor to oversee operations at multiple state parks in Frederick County and surrounding areas, directing visitor services, resource protection, and maintenance.

The role requires leading staff, coordinating budgets, grants, and scheduling, ensuring safety and compliance, weekend/holiday work, and providing guidance on interpretive programs.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience, four years in forest or park management, recreation, or natural resources management, plus four more in park operations.
• Substitutions allowed: Bachelor’s degree plus four years’ experience; Master’s degree for five years of required experience; military service may count toward experience.
• Strong supervisory, budgetary and program development capabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply park rules to ensure compliance and safety.
• Supervise State Park Rangers, maintenance staff, and volunteers.
• Coordinate visitor services, grounds, facilities, grants, budgets and revenue.
• Develop budgets, monitor expenses, and oversee revenues and concessions.
• Provide site supervision, instruction, and problem resolution for staff and seasonal workers.
• Oversee interpretive services and coordination of park programs.

Skills

Work planning

Task prioritization

Project coordination

Resource scheduling

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in park operations, recreation, education, business administration, forestry, social sciences, history or related field

Master’s degree in park management, recreation, education, business administration, forestry, social sciences or related field

Job description

Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is seeking a State Park Ranger Supervisor to oversee operations at multiple state parks in Frederick County and surrounding areas, directing visitor services, resource protection, and maintenance.

The role requires leading staff, coordinating budgets, grants, and scheduling, ensuring safety and compliance, weekend/holiday work, and providing guidance on interpretive programs.