Seasonal Natural Resources Technician II

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: April 2018 - October 2018

Deep Creek Lake Management Office, Swanton, Maryland (Garrett County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service, is currently accepting applications for a seasonal contractual Natural Resources Technician II. This position is responsible for assisting a lead biologist with water quality monitoring activities, including collecting storm loading data, routine monitoring and continuous monitoring in the western portion of Maryland. The primary duties include collecting and processing water quality samples, collecting water quality data using instrumentation, calibrating water quality monitoring equipment, assisting with preparation of equipment and laboratory supplies for field sampling and other duties as assigned. The selected candidate is required to be on-call on weekends to collect storm loading data. Available opportunities may include assisting with submerged aquatic vegetation surveys, aquatic invasive species projects, as well as, measuring stream flow and data entry. This work will be done in creeks, rivers and lakes in Washington, Allegany and Garrett Counties.

Candidates must be willing to work long and flexible hours, including on-call duty for weekend storm sampling. Candidates must be comfortable working aboard boats, from bridges and in streams under various weather conditions. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. This position may require carrying heavy equipment over rough and uneven terrain.

Education: Completion of sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, forest technology, arboriculture, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology, or a natural resources management related field of study.

Experience: One year of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management.

Notes: 

1. Additional experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional education beyond sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study can be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the biological science technician field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. 

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualifications; please include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.

• Familiarity with stream sampling techniques
• Familiarity with water quality monitoring instrumentation
• Familiarity with laboratory filtration equipment
• Ability to adhere to sampling protocols and accurately record data
• Ability to work independently and with others to efficiently complete assigned tasks

Persons appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.).

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 has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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 Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Khia Poteat at khia.poteat@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

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.