Administrator I

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, is recruiting an Administrator I to serve as the Maintenance Project Coordinator for all state parks. The position oversees and coordinates major capital projects, critical maintenance management, emergency response, and maintenance training. These responsibilities support the operation of Maryland’s State Parks and other public lands, the preservation of their natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources, and safe use by park visitors. The coordinator works statewide on critical maintenance and construction projects and assists with reviews of programmed maintenance projects that affect public lands, their resources, and recreational users. The position liaises with DNR Engineering & Construction and serves as a contact for regional engineers. It coordinates immediate statewide responses to storms and major infrastructure failures, including assistance to park staff, resource allocation, and preparation of reports and documentation. The position coordinates safety-focused training for Maryland Park Service staff and helps employees and the public understand maintenance programs. It may lead and direct maintenance personnel, provide on-site guidance, and perform general park facility maintenance, including basic plumbing, minor electrical repairs, grounds maintenance, minor facility repairs, and cleaning. It also prepares contract specifications, procures project supplies and materials, and accepts projects for the Department of General Services. Additional duties may include statewide equipment management, habitat management, and leading other Park Service maintenance projects.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Four years of administrative staff or professional work. Substitutions are permitted: 30 college credit hours for each year of required experience, a bachelor's degree, a master's degree, or qualifying U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer service on a year-for-year basis.
A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license is required if assigned duties that involve operating a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience multitasking and working independently.
Experience repairing small equipment and performing basic vehicle maintenance.
Ability to use a computer to complete forms and reports and use electronic email.
Ability to operate tractors and heavy machinery.
Experience leading work crews or volunteer groups to complete projects through verbal and written communication.
Experience estimating staffing and resource needs, procuring equipment and supplies, and completing project-management tasks.
Experience supervising, scheduling, and evaluating work crews or volunteer groups.
Operational experience in parks, including responding to emergencies or facility breakdowns.
Experience working with contractors to achieve facility managers' and departmental engineers' goals.

Responsibilities

Coordinate critical maintenance and construction projects across Maryland state parks.
Assist with reviews of programmed maintenance projects affecting public lands, resources, and recreational users.
Serve as a liaison with DNR Engineering & Construction and as a point of contact for regional engineers.
Coordinate immediate statewide emergency response to storms and major infrastructure failures.
Assist park staff during emergencies, support resource allocation, and prepare emergency reports and documentation.
Coordinate maintenance training for Maryland Park Service staff to support visitor and staff safety.
Facilitate employee and public understanding of maintenance programs that preserve natural and recreational resources.
Lead and direct maintenance personnel as needed, providing written and verbal instructions, on-site guidance, and follow-up.
Perform general park facility maintenance, including basic plumbing, minor electrical repairs, grounds maintenance, minor repairs, and cleaning.
Prepare contract specifications, procure supplies and materials for projects, and accept projects for the Department of General Services.
May assist with statewide equipment management, habitat management, and other Park Service maintenance projects.