Frederick County Government
Sample Entry-Level Jobs
Parks & Recreation
Regardless of your college major or career plans, experiences as a Parks & Recreation staff member will allow you to develop new skills while working in a fun & engaging environment!
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The Parks & Recreation Department offers entry-level positions in a variety of areas. Seasonal Park Attendants ensure the park is safe, clean, and accessible by coordinating sports fields reservations, inspecting trails, pavilions and restrooms, and opening and closing the park to the public. Summer Camp Counselors assist with sports and related summer camps and leads activities for children from preschool through teens. Park Maintenance Technicians maintain the landscaping by mowing, planting, weeding, removing trash, and other grounds maintenance.
Emergency Management
Emergency Communications Specialists are our first point of contact when calling 911 and other non-emergency phone lines. You will be trained on how to use the phone lines, dispatch apparatus, and computer software to quickly and effectively communicate the emergency with EMS, Fire-Rescue, Law Enforcement and affiliated agencies.
Water & Sewer Utilities
The Water & Sewer Utilities division has a few entry-level positions. As a Utility Systems Maintenance Technician Trainee, you will learn how to safely install and maintain public water and sewer pipelines, cables, and traffic lights. Trainees will gain experience cleaning, repairing, and operating tools such as jack hammers, pressure cleaners, blasting equipment, and a variety of hand tools. You'll learn how to flag traffic, make inspections, and maintain public utility lines. As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee you will learn how to operate large equipment such as a front-end loader, generators, engines, blowers, pumps, and more. You'll monitor control panels and learn to adjust valves and gates to keep the large plant operating smoothly.
How to Apply
Apply on the government jobs website: www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/jobs
Industry Career Paths
These jobs fall into two high-demand industries. Click the links below to find out average wages, career pathways, and more!
Administrative & Business Support Services
Administrative & Business Support Services occupations provide essential services to businesses across all industries. These occupations support the day-to-day operations of businesses by providing services including, clerical support, call center and collections support, janitorial services, grounds keeping services, security and surveillance services and more. The fact that these occupations support business across multiple sectors of the economy provides solid growth potential and stability.
Construction and Skilled Trades
Construction and Skilled Trades is one of the top five largest industries in Frederick County and provides essential services to support local infrastructure. Local and regional career opportunities in the construction and skilled trades are in demand and offer the opportunity for substantial wage and career growth!
Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics
Transportation, Warehousing, and Logistics consistently ranks as a strong industry in Frederick County. This industry is focused on moving and storing goods and transporting people. It is estimated that for every person, 63 tons of freight is shipped in the US each year. The need for skilled workers in this industry makes this a solid career pathway that offers stability and growth potential.
