State Park Ranger Manager I

State of Maryland • Prince George's, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service, is recruiting a State Park Ranger Manager I for the Southern Maryland Recreational Complex at Cedarville State Forest in Brandywine, Maryland. The role supervises subordinate employees and directs daily operations, with the primary objective of protecting park visitors and natural, cultural, and historical resources. The manager oversees visitor resources, personnel, equipment, facilities, maintenance, and resource protection; develops strategies to improve programs and operations, maximize revenue, and meet visitor expectations for recreation and interpretive services; and ensures appropriate allocation and use of personnel, equipment, and funding. The position also reviews and supports emergency response capabilities, develops plans for visitor services, resource protection, and employee safety, and represents the Department as a liaison with local governments, businesses, and community groups. It enforces DNR regulations and policies to promote public safety and protect Maryland’s resources. The incumbent may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and assignment anywhere in Maryland. Upon permanent appointment, residence in the assigned county or region may be required. Employees must receive First Responder Training or equivalent first-aid training.

Requirements

• Eight years of experience supervising personnel engaged in park or forest operations work, subject to the listed education, experience, and military-service substitutions.
• Employees assigned motor-vehicle operation duties must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland.
• Must be trained in First Responder Training or other equivalent first-aid training.
• Must be able to meet the possibility of 24-hour call-in and assignment in any county of Maryland; residence in the assigned county or region may be required upon permanent appointment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinate employees and direct daily operations of the Southern Maryland Recreational Complex.
• Oversee visitor resources, personnel, equipment, facilities, maintenance, and protection of Maryland State Parks.
• Develop strategies to enhance park programs and operations, maximize revenues, and meet visitor expectations for recreation and interpretive services.
• Ensure proper allocation and use of Maryland Park Service personnel, equipment, and funding.
• Review, evaluate, and support emergency response capabilities.
• Develop plans for visitor services, resource protection, and employee safety activities.
• Represent the Department of Natural Resources as a liaison with local governments, businesses, and community groups.
• Enforce DNR regulations and policies to ensure public safety and protect natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed