State Park Ranger Manager I

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, seeks a State Park Ranger Manager I to lead operations at the Southern Maryland Recreational Complex in Brandywine. You will supervise staff, coordinate visitor services, and ensure the protection of resources and public safety.

You will develop plans to improve park programs, manage budgets and equipment, and liaise with local governments and partners to enhance experiences while preserving natural, cultural, and historic

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience supervising personnel engaged in park or forest operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee visitor resources, personnel, equipment and facility management.
• Develop plans for visitor services, resource protection, and employee safety activities at State Parks.
• Represent the Department of Natural Resources as a liaison with local governments, businesses and community groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Facilities management

Resource protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources management, parks and recreation, business management, education, history or related natural science

Master’s degree in forestry, natural resources management, parks and recreation, business administration, education, history or related field

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

STD0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

Cedarville State Forest, 10201 Bee Oak Road, Brandywine MD 20613 (Prince George’s County)

Main Purpose of Job

To provide supervision of subordinate employees and direction in the daily operation of the Southern Maryland Recreational Complex. Protection of Park visitors, as well as the natural, cultural and historical resources, is the primary objective.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service is currently accepting applications for a State Park Ranger Manager I position at the Southern Maryland Recreational Complex in Brandywine, Maryland (Prince George’s County). This position is responsible for overseeing visitor resources, personnel, equipment and facility management, maintenance and protection of Maryland State Parks. This position develops strategies to address issues and opportunities to enhance park programs and operations, maximize revenues, and meet visitor expectations for quality resource-based recreation and interpretive services. This position is also responsible for ensuring proper allocation and use of Maryland Park Service resources such as personnel, equipment and funding. Duties also include the review, evaluation and support of emergency response capabilities. Develops plans for visitor services, resource protection, and employee safety activities at State Parks to safeguard visitors, personnel and resources. The incumbents will represent the Department of Natural Resources as a liaison with local governments, businesses and community groups. Duties also include enforcement of DNR regulations and policies to ensure public safety, as well as the protection of Maryland’s natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Eight years of experience supervising personnel engaged in park or forest operations work.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute additional experience in park or forest operations work at the rate of two years for each year of supervisory experience for up to two years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in forestry, forest management, natural resources management, parks and recreation, business management, education, history or a related natural science from an accredited college or university and four years of experience supervising personnel engaged in park or forest operations work for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in forestry, forestry management, nature resources management, parks and recreation, business administration, education, history or a related natural resources field for five years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in a management and program clerical and assistance classification or management and program clerical and assistance specialty codes in the general, administrative, clerical, and office services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, four years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in managing park operations and supervising employees in a Maryland State Park
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience in budget and personnel management
• Experience in managing and maintaining park facilities and grounds
• Experience in managing natural, cultural and historical resources
• Experience working with community and government agency partners to provide public safety, and resource protection

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.

Special Requirements

• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day.
• Employees in this classification may be subject to assignment in any county of the State. Upon permanent appointment, the employee may be required to reside in the county or region assigned.
• Employees in this classification must be trained in First Responder Training or other equivalent first aid training.