Scientists In Parks Jobs in Maryland (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

CONTRACT DATE: December 2026 - October 2027\r\n\r\n\r\nSALARY: $32.00/ hr.\r\n\r\n\r\nFULL-TIME; 40 hrs./week\r\n\r\n

GRADE

HRLY 0008\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Park Service, Western Region, 12900 Lakeshore Dr NE, Flintstone, MD 21530 (Alleganey County)\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Western Maryland Park Service Headquarters located in Flintstone, MD, is currently accepting applications for one (1) seasonal contractual Climate Education Integration & Community Engagement Coordinator. This 10-month position provides direct support for the Western Region Manager.The selected candidate will provide educational, and community engagement support to the Maryland Park Service, in the context of developing, managing, and conducting science education and stewardship programs and materials. The incumbent will support the conservation education program and support the development of climate, resilience, adaptation, and mitigation educational materials and programming for the public and Department staff. The incumbent will also conduct and expand other environmental education programs for the Department that involve working with K-12 schools on indoor and outdoor science investigations and student stewardship activities; programs engaging teachers and students in studying impacts of climate change; activities at Maryland State Parks and other DNR education priorities. This work will require developing instructional materials based on the real science, research and restoration work of DNR and other state and Federal agencies and aligned to current academic standards and teaching practices; delivering the materials to community members and educators through professional development workshops; developing climate education installations for parks; assisting with field experiences with students; collaborating with outside partners; and managing comprehensive educational and stewardship programs.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe position requires working closely with staff from other units in DNR, as well as with outside partners. This position works cooperatively with Maryland State Department of Education, teachers, and school system administrators throughout Maryland, county environmental education centers, and environmental educators and science/technical staff from other state, federal, and non-government organizations to develop and administer natural resource education and stewardship programs. This position will primarily work in the Flintstone area - MPS Western Region Headquarters Office - with some remote work available but will be heavily involved with state-wide programs and initiatives and may require occasional travel throughout the state of Maryland.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental or natural resources sciences.\r\n\r\n\r\nEXPERIENCE: Five years of experience or equivalent in park or natural resource related work, interpretive programming, public outreach and/or environmental education and two years of professional experience in climate education or community practice work is required for this position.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Strong artistic or graphic design skills with demonstrated proficiency in utilizing programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, Canva and Adobe InDesign to create flyers, brochures, presentations, or website content to inform and attract attention to initiatives, programs or events;\r\n Experience working or volunteering at a local, State or National Park including public outreach, education or leading natural-resource related programs;\r\n Social science research experience (ie: survey development and analysis, interviews, etc.)\r\n Program evaluation experience (designing and interpreting evaluation data)\r\n Strong writing and research compilation skills;\r\n Excellent organizational skills including data management using spreadsheets (e.g., tracking program attendance) and information management on shared Google drives;\r\n Preference for any of the following or similar certifications: NA Certified Interpretive Guide, Maryland Environmental Education Certification and/or Master Naturalist or Master Gardener Certification;\r\n Master's degree in natural resource-related field, recreation and parks, public relations or education.\r\n \r\n\r\n

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 and five points or fewer on their current driving record.\r\n

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.\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\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\n\r\n\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

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 at Application.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 no earlier than 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 at Emilee.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