Recruitment

Applications are accepted for open positions and possible future openings. Unsolicited applications are kept on file for 6 months and considered for openings that occur during this period.

A completed City of College Park application form is a requirement for consideration. Resumes may be attached to the completed application form. Any exception to this requirement will be noted in the recruitment posting.

During recruitment for open positions, application packets are available which include an employment application form, the appropriate job description and a copy of the posting. Application packets may be picked up in person at City Hall or mailed to you when requested by mail, e-mail, telephone or FAX at the numbers and addresses listed below. Because there may be more than 1 position open at any given time, please note the position name in your request.

By Mail City of College Park

Human Resources

4500 Knox Road

College Park, Maryland 20740-3390

FAX 301-277-4188

Telephone: 240-487-3533

By e-mail: humanresources@collegeparkmd.gov

F/T position within the College Park public works department. Duties will include coordinating and expanding an established municipal recycling program, maintaining the compost sales program, and performing administrative office functions to support the department director and others. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, a minimum of 3 years of progressive office experience, proficient use of Microsoft office software, and strong writing, organization, and customer service skills. Some experience and knowledge of municipal recycling is preferred along with a degree in environmental studies or business. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for office experience. Minimum salary $42,700 DOQ plus excellent benefits. Closing date: February 10, 2012

Full-time position requiring two yrs experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance. Other requirements include: valid CDL with airbrake and tanker endorsements; ability to perform manual labor, lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling heavy objects; ability to use power tools; ability to read directions and planting diagrams; ability to communicate effectively with residents and lead co-workers in completion of duties. Must also possess basic knowledge of landscape maintenance such as pruning trees and shrubs, mulching, planting and watering. MD registered pesticide technician certification required within six months of hire. Minimum starting wage is $15.42/hr. City application is required.Open until filled. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* These positions are not open unless posted under the Current Job opening section above.

240-487-3533 You may call this number at any time to hear a list of current job openings.

The City of College Park considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability unrelated in nature and extent to an individual's ability to perform a particular job, individual's refusal to submit to genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test or any other legally protected status.