The Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for multiple seasonal contractual positions at Rocky Gap State Park in Flintstone, Maryland. You must indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the position(s) of interest in order to be considered for this recruitment. Please review the main purpose of each job closely before applying.

PARK RANGER (3 vacancies) ($11.60 to $15/ hour)
A Seasonal Park Ranger is a temporary, introductory level of work in the operation of a State park. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:
• Complete the routine responsibilities of a Duty Ranger, including but not limited to opening and closing facilities, supervising daily operations, responding to emergency situations and completing shift reports.
• Provide visitors with park information and regulations
• Register campers, monitor campground activities and enforce campground rules
• General maintenance of park trails, public facilities, staff buildings and DNR vessels and vehicles
• Monitor recreational activities in the park, including but not limited to hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, boating and picnicking.
• Assist staff with special assignments and coverage as needed, including but not limited to contact stations, boat rentals, naturalists and concessions attendants.
• May be assigned duties that 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.

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER (16 vacancies) ($11.60 to $15 / hour)
The Seasonal Park Maintenance position is responsible for the maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment in a park or recreation area. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:
• Clean restrooms, shelters, campsites and the Easter Hill Chalet rental home.
• Refill bathroom supplies
• Removal of litter
• Maintenance of facilities and grounds
• Mow and trim grass
• Painting, electric, carpentry and plumbing work
• Upkeep of vehicles, equipment and vessels
• Use of hand tools and operation of power equipment
• May be assigned duties that 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.

PARK NATURALIST (3 vacancies) ($11.60 to $15/ hour)
The Seasonal Park Naturalist develops and leads interpretive programming at a State Park. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and present interpretive and environmental education programs
• Assist with volunteers and youth programs
• Develop and maintain exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational materials
• Advise the public of general park rules and regulations
• Promote environmental stewardship opportunities
• Operation and maintenance of nature centers, buildings and grounds
• May include live animal care and handling associated with the Scales & Tales program
• Implement active wellness activities in line with state-wide Healthy Parks Healthy People initiatives
• May be assigned duties that 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.

CONTACT STATION ATTENDANT / CAMPER CONTACT ATTENDANT
(5 vacancies) ($11.60 to $15/ hour)
The Contact Station Attendant / Camper Contact Attendant is responsible for welcoming visitors to the park, collecting various service charges and/or registering campers. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:
• Answer phones / provide information to visitors
• Register campers
• Operate a computer reservation system
• Handle money and provide change
• Assist with facility upkeep and maintenance

LIFEGUARD – LAKE OR BAYFRONT BEACH (18 vacancies) ($11.60 to $15/ hour)
The Lake / Bayfront Beach Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring visitors have a safe and enjoyable recreational experience. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:
• Provide safe water-based recreation for park patrons
• Provide visitors with information and park regulations
• Maintain the beach area, to include trash and litter removal
• Provide emergency care
• Prepare written reports
• Must possess current certifications in lifeguarding, CPR and standard first-aid. Candidates may be certified after hire.

CONCESSION ATTENDANT (9 vacancies) ($11.60 to $15 / hour)
The Concession Attendant provides information to visitors about park facilities, programs and regulations. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:
• Operate a cash register in the sale of park merchandise
• Provide visitors with information
• Maintain inventory of supplies, materials and products
• Administer canoe, kayak and SUP board rentals
• Assist with litter pickup near concession facility
• Prepare hot and cold food and drinks – if assigned to the Hawks Nest Cafe

BILINGUAL INTERPRETER (1 vacancy) ($11.60 to $15 / hour)
The Bilingual Interpreter will communicate with and assist Spanish-speaking park visitors. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary for each facility and generally include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and lead nature programs and hikes
• Provide general customer service and park information to visitors
• Communicate with visitors while assisting with park operations and emergencies (e.g. beach patrol, search and rescue, traffic control)
• Develop program advertisements and assist with public relations

TRAIL TECHNICIAN (2 vacancies) ($11.60 to $15 / hour)
The Trail Technician positions will be responsible for maintaining approximately 15 miles of single-track, multi-use trail system. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled. Duties may vary and generally include, but are not limited to:
• Improving directional blazes and signage for best visitor experiences
• Use of hand tools and operation of power equipment to remove encroaching vegetation and obstructions
• Lead volunteers and work crews
• Work with park management to achieve sustainable trail solutions
• Promote ethical trail practices through customer service and visitor interactions