Park Service Ranger Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

Salary $17.158+/hour\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployment type - Full-time and Part-Time\r\n

GRADE

HRLY 0008\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

10201 Bee Oak Road, Brandywine MD 20613 (Prince George's County)\r\n\r\n\r\nThis park complex includes:\r\nCedarville State Forest, 10201 Bee Oak Road, Brandywine MD 20613 (Prince George's County)\r\nSmallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point, Marbury MD 20658 (Charles County)\r\nRosaryville State Park, 7805 West Marlton Avenue, Upper Marlboro MD 20772 (Prince George's County)\r\nMerkle NRMA, 11704 Fenno Road, Upper Marlboro MD 20772 (Prince George's County)\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for multiple seasonal contractual positions for the upcoming 2026 season at Cedarville State Forest, Merkle NRMA, Smallwood, Calvert Cliffs and Rosaryville State Parks. Contract duration will be approximately between the dates of Memorial Day and Labor Day, depending on specific need.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe working titles that the Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for are noted below. You must indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the position(s) of interest in order to be considered for this recruitment. Please review the duties of each job closely before applying.\r\n\r\n\r\nYou can review the position duties of each series HERE.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaintenance Series\r\n\r\n\r\n Maintenance Worker\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAdministrative/Customer Service Series\r\n\r\n\r\n Contact Station/Concession Attendant\r\n Concession Manager\r\n Visitor Services Attendant\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHistorical Interpreter/Naturalist Series\r\n\r\n\r\n Naturalist\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nRanger Series\r\n\r\n\r\n Park Ranger\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: None\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: 40 hours of Customer Service or Maintenance Experience. This includes but is not limited to professional or volunteer experience in retail, service industry, administrative, or similar fields as indicated on application. * Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that you fail to indicate.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

At least six (6) months of experience working in a park location performing park operations.\r\n

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 interfere with the job requirements.\r\n

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.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

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 of this position.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor 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.\r\n

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.\r\nLeave 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.\r\n\r\n*Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.\r\n\r\n\r\nFaxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management atApplication.Help@maryland.gov; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott atEmilee.Knott@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nSupplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n