ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER III (Maintenance and Logistics Program Manager) - Maryland Military Department : Job Details

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.

Main Purpose of Job

This position is a senior level function, responsible for the oversight and development of statewide maintenance programs; review and prioritization of parks' critical maintenance needs; coordination and oversight of Maryland Park Service (MPS) In-house maintenance and construction projects; coordination and oversight of park utility projects; support and coordination of unique maintenance plans for specialized park facilities; management of MPS vehicle fleet and heavy equipment inventory and replacement plan, and general oversight of Maryland Park Service Training Division.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service, is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Program Manager III that serves as the Maintenance and Logistics Program Manager for all state parks. This senior level position is responsible for the oversight and development of statewide maintenance programs; review and prioritization of parks' critical maintenance needs; coordination and oversight of Maryland Park Service (MPS) in-house maintenance and construction projects; coordination and oversight of park utility projects; support and coordination of unique maintenance plans for specialized park facilities; management of MPS vehicle fleet and heavy equipment inventory and replacement plan, and general oversight of Maryland Park Service Training Division.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the field of biology, forestry, ecology, natural resources management, or a related natural science; parks and recreation, history, business administration, civil engineering, construction management, or a related field; or an Associate's degree, apprenticeship program participation, and/or trade school certificates may fulfill the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Eight years of experience in forest/park administration, maintenance, and/or operations or a related field; or eight years of experience in the skilled maintenance or construction trades, or project management. Five years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over full-time personnel engaged in forest/park operations and/or maintenance work.

• Candidates may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at a rate of one year of experience to one year of education for up to four years of the required education.
• Candidates may substitute trade school certifications or graduate education for the required general experience at the rate of one year of education to one year of experience, for up to two years of the required general experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in equipment, facilities, and services classification or equipment, facilities, and services specialty codes in the equipment, facilities, and services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience directly managing park operations and supervising employees in a Maryland State Park is preferred.
• Five years of professional field-level experience working in a park setting is preferred.
• Three years of managing budgets and personnel, managing and maintaining park facilities/grounds is preferred.
• Candidates should have experience leading work crews in project completion through verbal and written communications.
• Candidates should have experience estimating staff requirements and resource needs, procuring equipment and supplies, and completing other project management tasks.
• Candidates should have good organization skills to prioritize multiple projects, organize multiple tasks and maintain multiple project files.

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.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.