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FORESTRY WORKER

Two Vacancies

Recruitment #20-002293-0006

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual 

Two vacancies; full-time 

Contract Period: 2 to 4 months, May - August 2020 (start/end dates are negotiable)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Western Region - Frederick City Watershed (Frederick County)

POSITION DUTIES

Work duties will include forest inventory data collection and analysis, invasive species treatments, recreational trail maintenance, habitat and resource improvement projects, Geographic Information System (GIS) projects, and wildland fire suppression assistance. Operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used in the above duties such as chainsaws, brush cutters, and manual and gas-powered sprayers. Incumbents should be proficiently skilled with the use of technical forestry tools such as wedge prisms, clinometers, diameter tapes, GPS, compasses, and also be able to read, interpret, and navigate by topographic maps. Employees will work in inclement weather and traverse rugged terrain.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university, including dendrology or tree identification, and/or herbaceous plant identification; 15 of which are in forest technology, arboriculture, natural; resources management, botany, wildlife management, or a natural resources management related field of study.                        

Experience: None.  

Note: Additional experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, or natural resource management may be substituted on a year-by-year basis for the required education.  

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, and report all experience and education related to this position. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the 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 temporary/contractual employee who works an average of at least 12 hours per week. 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 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.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged 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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