Seasonal/Contractual Positions at Point Lookout State Park

The Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for multiple seasonal contractual positions at Point Lookout State Park in Scotland, Maryland; Greenwell State Park in Hollywood, Maryland; and Newtowne Neck State Park in Leonardtown, Maryland. You must indicate on the Supplemental Questionnaire the position(s) of interest in order to be considered for this recruitment.

Online applications must be submitted via jobaps.com/md, keyword: Point Lookout

Please review the main purpose of each job closely before applying.

PARK RANGER (7 vacancies) ($12 to $13 / hour)

Point Lookout State Park

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:

Provide visitors with park information and regulations

Register campers

Monitor and cleaning of campgrounds, bath houses and restrooms

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 and biking

Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs.

PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER ($11.75 to $12.60 / hour)

Point Lookout State Park (8 vacancies)

Greenwell State Park (2 vacancies)

St. Clements Island State Park (1 vacancy)

Newtowne Neck State Park (3 vacancies)

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 and campsites

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

Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs.

PARK NATURALIST (4 vacancies) ($11.75 to $12.60 / hour)

Point Lookout State Park

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 maintains exhibits, park bulletin boards and educational materials

Advise the public of general park rules and regulations

Operation and maintenance of nature centers, buildings and grounds

May include live animal care and handling associated with the Scales and Tales program

CONTACT STATION ATTENDANT / CAMPER CONTACT ATTENDANT

Point Lookout State Park (8 vacancies) ($11.75 to $12.00 / 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

Point Lookout State Park (12 vacancies) ($13 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

Point Lookout State Park (6 vacancies) ($11.75 to $12.00 / 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

Maintain inventory of supplies, materials and products

Complete required reports

Administer canoe and kayak rentals

Assist with litter pickup near concession facility

CONCESSION MANAGER

Point Lookout State Park (1 vacancy) ($11.75 to $12.60 / hour)

The Concession Manager manages merchandising of park-specific items for sale in a park camp store, beach area store or boat area store. 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

Prepare and cook food

Clean camp store

Stock merchandise

Order merchandise for sale and maintain inventory

Assist park visitors

BILINGUAL INTERPRETER (1 vacancy) ($11.75 to $12.60 / 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 (e.g. beach patrol, search and rescue, traffic control)

Develop program advertisements and assist with public relations