Introduction

Office of the Secretary - Office of Outdoor Recreation

Long-Term Contractual Position; 12-month contract with the possibility of renewal

Full-Time

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

must be willing to travel to Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, 300 Tawes Drive, Elkton, MD 21921

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Secretary – Office of Outdoor Recreation is currently accepting applications for a Long-Term Contractual Program Manager I, Fair Hill Special Event Zone Manager. This position will serve as the operations and business administrator for the Fair Hill Special Event Zone (SEZ) located in the 5,656 acre Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area and managed by the Maryland Park Service.

The Program Manager I serves as the primary site contact for third-party event organizers, individual and nonprofit stakeholders and interested parties, government partners, and leaseholders conducting business within the Fair Hill SEZ; drafts and manages contracts for services provided within the Fair Hill SEZ, including contracts for soil testing and landscape and turf management; drafts and manages use agreements, lease documents, and event logistics and operations plans associated with events and uses of the Fair Hill SEZ; works with members of the Department’s executive and leadership teams to develop business, marketing, management and operations plans for the Fair Hill SEZ; identifies and recommends critical and capital maintenance projects to enhance the facilities; collaborates with Department leadership and staff from the procurement and legal divisions of the agency on the short and long term planning for the space, oversees the execution and administration of contracts and agreements associated with use of the Fair Hill SEZ; and facilitates meetings of a workgroup of identified stakeholders to realize the mission and objectives of the Fair Hill SEZ.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: The possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the area of business administration, land or property management, facilities management, operations management, real estate, event planning, communications, marketing, public relations, hospitality or a related field of study.

Experience:

IF EVENT PLANNER: Two (2) years of professional experience in large scale event planning, including but not limited to outdoor recreation events, concept development, soliciting bids, contract negotiations and/or creation, budget management, marketing and promotion.
IF PROJECT MANAGER: Two (2) years of professional experience in large project management, including but not limited to concept development, planning and design, coordination of community and/or stakeholder and/or partner engagement and input, contract administration, and project implementation.
IF FACILITIES OR OPERATIONS MANAGER: Two (2) years of professional experience managing a facility or property including but not limited to overseeing landscape design and maintenance, preparing for event or other use of the property and/or facility, overseeing contracts, and maintaining records associated with the facility or property.

Notes: Candidates may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at the rate of one year of experience to one year of education.

Candidates must indicate which experience option they are applying through in the supplemental questionnaire. Please note, candidates may only choose one.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate would possess:

General knowledge of equestrian disciplines and sports to communicate effectively with partners associated with horse racing, eventing, steeplechase racing, and other users and visitors of the Fair Hill SEZ
Knowledge of the maintenance required for various terrain and outdoor surfaces used in equestrian competitions, including turf, race courses, equestrian arena footing, and grass lanes used for eventing cross country and timber race courses
Experience with project management and contract management
Experience with event management and planning
Community engagement and public communication experience and skills
Experience in outdoor recreation and or tourism promotion

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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