Job Description:

The Park Technician engages in a variety of activities in the daily operation and maintenance of Natural Resources Division parks and facilities. Incumbent will work under the supervision of a Park Ranger or Park Manager. The employee must be capable of serving responsibly in the Park Ranger’s absence.

Essential Job Functions

Enforces Regulations.

Greets visitors and provides information and assistance.

Collects user fees established for the site.

Patrols the trails and other facilities utilized by the public.

Collects and disposes of litter.

Cleans park facilities and equipment.

Clears trails, roadways, and parking areas of fallen trees, limbs, and other debris; ability to use hand tools and other maintenance equipment.

Prepares daily reports.

Operates park utility vehicles safely.

Other Job Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Acts as the Park Ranger as assigned.

Assists groups and provides orientation talks and information about the park.

Develops and delivers interpretive walks/talks as assigned.

Performs related work as required.

Operates chainsaws.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

• The local fossil, plant, and animal life.

Skill in--

• In the operation of a weed-eater, chain saw and other maintenance equipment.

Ability to--

• Assume responsibility and carry out tasks assigned.

• Work in harmony with fellow park employees and other county staff and be a positive role model for park visitors.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Deal effectively with the public.

• Use hand tools in performing maintenance tasks.

• Handle money and make change.

• Work most weekends/holidays throughout the year.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience:

Six months of experience in work that included regular public contact or customer service, or two months experience in a park environment. Experience in custodial and grounds maintenance is preferred.

Licenses or Certificates:

Valid driver's license required.

Special Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age.

Operation of County owned vehicle.

Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands:

Work requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or lifting objects up to 49 pounds.

Unusual Demands:

Exposure to working in varied outdoor temperatures and weather conditions.

Exposure to working with tools.

Exposure to working in an environment subject to ticks and insects.

Worker is exposed to dirt and soil, and hazards from working with waste material.

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $17.97 per hour

Grade H05, Hourly position

Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources - Kings Landing Park

Position closing date: April 28, 2026

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 28, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on April 29th.

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.