Scott Kern

Experience

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  Maryland Park Service

  Jun 2009 - Oct 2012

  Seasonal Naturalist Aid, Naturalist, Guide.

  Maryland Park Service06/2009 - 09/2012NaturalistDuties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:Conducted special programs such as “Park Pals” and “Sprouts” for the youth.Educated park visitors about conservation of natural resources found in the park. Made rules and regulations known, as well as accident prevention.Facilitated guests with special groups such as Johns Hopkins and The Civic Justice Corp.Developed a special event for “Park Quest 2010” targeting 450+ families.Opened and closed Monkton Station while conducting financial management.Conducted sales of programs and took inventory of store suppliesKept records on daily work activitiesAssisted with the Visitors Center program operations by either working at the information desk, or at the entrance to Monkton Station. Dealt with issues pertaining to visitor compliance and fee collection for programs.Provided first aid and documented incidentsFacilitated tubing trips, stream searches, campfires, hikes, canoeing, and history tours.Documented daily eventsChecked the usage and condition of public use areas and other recreation areas for safety. Including, fire, sanitation and maintenance.Answered recurring questions that required knowledge of facts, events, circumstances, Lead and conducted interpretive talks at Jerusalem Mill and Monkton Station historical sites. Show less

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  US Forest Service

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

  Forestry Technician in Recreation..

  Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:FINANCIALOpened and closed visitor center, which drew more than one million visitors annually.Collected fees from the sale of recreation use permits, utilizing the Federal Point of Sale System. Safeguarded money and unused permits.BUSINESS MANAGEMENTContacted visitors to provide information about recreation regulations, opportunities, and current restrictions. Provided information on resource management practices in the area.Reconciled weekly funds from fee tubes, which are located throughout campsites. Archived federal documents, so that they may be viewed within a six year period.Sent out mailings to inform the public about endangered species being reintroduced in to the wilderness. FOREST PROTECTION DUTIESTook on duties of Forest Protection Officer.Checked for compliance by issuing notices for fee violations, and reported other violations to supervisor. Assisted in writing incident reports.Educated public regarding level of fire restrictions. Patrolled to prevent unlawful activities.Acted as first responder to traffic mishaps and reports of vandalism.Partnered with Friends of Sabina Canyon .FIELD DUTIESConstructed and rehabilitated minor recreation facilities and trails utilizing sustainable recreation guidelines.Made sure Disbursed and Developed campgrounds were in good condition. Maintained National Forest in accordance with standards.Communicated with dispatch via radio in order to identify work locations and events in the field.Maintained facilities such as bathrooms, warehouse and visitor center.Made safety checks of public use areas and took corrective action.Advised public regarding fees and rules.Earned federal drivers licenseOperate Power Washer, Sandblaster, and trailer hook up.Trained on the removal of hazardous trees.Lead educational training for staff.Took chemical inventory.Represented the Forest Service at the 50 Years Of The Wilderness Act Festival. Show less

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  NSA Annapolis

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2022

  Recreation Assistant

  MWR Recreation Assistant LIBERTY Recreation Assistant Community RecreationAt this job I support the United State Naval Accadomy, the DOD, retirees, and their children.

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  Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)

  Jul 2022 - now

  Activity Therapy Associate III