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Seasonal Natural Resource Associate

Chesapeake Forest and Pocomoke State Forest

Recruitment #23-002293-0005

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual – NO BENEFITS
One (1) vacancy; up to 40 hours/week
Contract Period: Beginning March 2023, not to exceed 10 months

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Chesapeake Forest and Pocomoke State Forest – Snow Hill, MD (Worcester County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, Public Lands office located in Worcester County is currently accepting applications for one (1) Seasonal Natural Resources Associate positions. This position will provide maintenance to the Chesapeake and Pocomoke State Forest lands. A major function of the position entails marking, posting, and brushing state property lines, installing gates on forest roads, removal of trash and other debris dumped on the property, mowing and brushing of roads, and maintenance on equipment that is used on state forest property. Work may also entail providing assistance on prescribed burns, assisting with the construction of forest trails, and the operation of heavy equipment (such as bulldozers, plows, and tractors to cut grass, remove dead trees, and haul debris).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Prior maintenance, forest, or park management experience
  2. Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, plows, large trucks, etc. 
  3. Current possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL class A or B)

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Current possession of a CDL is preferred for this position but not required.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire 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.

If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application  or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Courtney Blackistone at courtney.blackistone@maryland.gov.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them 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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