Description
The Natural Surface Trails Crew Leader will be responsible for construction, minor maintenance and/or minor renovation of the 200 plus mile natural surface trail system for Montgomery Parks.
Examples of Important Duties
- Under general supervision, performs skilled trail maintenance and construction work;
- Leads and directs a crew of career and seasonal park maintenance workers in all aspects of general park trail maintenance and construction;
- Plans, schedules and assigns work; Track and record daily work assignments for EAM. Maintain logbook daily and keep supervisor up to date on assigned work tasks
- Leads and supervises large volunteer groups during trail construction and maintenance projects
- Participates in employee evaluations and counseling;
- Operates large equipment (dump truck/trailer combinations, large tractors with attachments, backhoe, etc.);
- Operates Mini-excavator and mini skid steer;
- Chainsaw operation and maintenance for the removal of hazardous trees along trails
- Leads crew in tree planting and maintenance;
- Leads workers on minor bridge construction
Important Skills and Characteristics:
- Ability to effectively lead and communicate with staff and/or volunteers
- Demonstrate commitment to providing safe and enjoyable natural surface trails
- Extensive content knowledge of sustainable natural surface trail design and construction
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of related experience in natural surface trail construction and maintenance
- Knowledge of Sustainable Natural Surface Trail Construction Guidelines
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and qualify to drive Commission vehicles to locations within Montgomery County.
Working Conditions:
- Incumbent primarily works outside.
- Exposure to various elements and all types of weather conditions, waste, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife and potentially harmful insects.
- Work requires constant bending, lifting, and carrying of heavy objects of up to 100 pounds.
- An essential employee for on-call 24 hours for emergencies.
- Must be available to work weekends and evenings as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
A. High school diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).
B. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in ground maintenance, golf course maintenance, building maintenance or park maintenance.
C.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) years.
D. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.
E. Pass Commission medical examination.
F. Depending upon an assignment, positions in this class may require within 12 months of hire (a) Commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements; (b) obtainment of certifications including:
- Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Applicator certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment;
- Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Professional Fertilizer Applicator certification; and
- National Playground Safety Institute certification.
Supplemental Information
Classification Specification Parks/ Facilities Maintenance Leader
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or301-454-1411(Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan
Employee Contribution
Plan C
9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)
Plan E
4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Prescription – CVS Caremark – (15%)
- Dental – Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO – (20%)
- Vision – EyeMed – (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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