(HRY) Beach Park Technician

This position has been authorized for a maximum of 40 hours per week, but under normal circumstances, the standard work hours for Peak Season (Memorial Day-Labor Day) are an average of 35 hours per week and Off Season (Labor Day-Memorial Day) are an average of 10 hours per week. The Beach Park Technician engages in a variety of activities in the daily operation and maintenance of park, beach, and/or campground facilities. Incumbent will work under the supervision of a Beach Park Ranger or Park Manager. The employee must be capable of serving responsibly in the Beach 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 beach and other facilities utilized by the public Collects and disposes of litter Cleans beach 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 Acts as the Beach Park Ranger as assigned Assists groups and provides orientation talks and information about the park, campground, and/or beach Develops and delivers interpretive walks/talks as assigned Performs related work as required Operates chainsaws Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: The local fossil, plant, and animal life Skill 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 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 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. Compensation Pay rate: $19.04 per hour; Grade H07; Hourly position, up to 40 hours per week. EEO Statement Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Calvert County, MD