Seasonal Hourly Shift - Trainer Training Division

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits subsidy

Dental coverage option

Life insurance option

Leave accrual

Job summary

The State of Maryland is seeking a Seasonal Trainer to provide training for park staff across the state. The role involves indoor and outdoor instruction, travel within Maryland, classroom and field sessions, and creation of course materials.

Responsibilities include scheduling instructors, reserving facilities, entering data in Excel and Google Suite, and leading classes in First Aid/CPR, Search and Rescue, small engines, chainsaw, and tree care.

Qualifications

• Experience training others in chainsaws, emergency operations, medical response, maintenance, or interpretation.
• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of incident command, search and rescue, and maintenance project planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules instructors, reserves facilities and orders food for training in State Parks.
• Enters data using Excel spreadsheets and Google Suite programs.
• Assists and leads classes related to First Aid/CPR, Search and Rescue, Small Engines, Chainsaw, and/or tree care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Introduction

Seasonal Hourly; Part-Time Vacancy

Salary: $22.33/hour

GRADE

HRLY0008

LOCATION OF POSITION

Training Division, DNR, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The seasonal trainer provides training for park staff, both classified and contractual. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. The position provides classroom and field instruction and requires travel throughout the state of Maryland. Candidates must be proficient in course creation and lesson plan development.

Duties may vary daily and generally include, but are not limited to:

• Schedules instructors, reserves facilities and orders food for training in State Parks
• Enters data using Excel spreadsheets and Google Suite programs
• Assists and leads classes related to First Aid/CPR, Search and Rescue, Small Engines, Chainsaw, and/or tree care

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Must have previous experience training others in the use of chainsaws, emergency operations, medical response, maintenance, or interpretation.

Education: High school diploma or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience in park operations includes the knowledge and skills associated with incident command, search and rescue, and maintenance project planning and implementation.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record. Please note, a provisional driver’s license will not be accepted as the restrictions may interfered with the job requirements.

Special Requirements

Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to: employment reference check, education verification, driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting. Should the position you are in consideration for require an employment, driving or criminal history check, continued employment will be contingent on the results.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

Benefits

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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