FIELD ASSISTANT

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: February - July 2020

Millington Work Center, Massey, MD (Kent County)

This position will assist regional staff with locating nesting wood ducks and placing leg bands and/or other markers on these birds as well as collecting habitat/vegetation data as directed.

Education: Bachelor of science degree in wildlife management or related field of study from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Work experience that involves trapping and banding birds.

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

The incumbent should possess knowledge of standard protocols for determining species, sex, and age of captured waterfowl, record keeping, applying standard USFWS leg bands and web tags, determine hatching date via egg candling, be able to handle a variable work schedule, and be familiar with wetland habitats and vegetation of the upper Eastern Shore 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. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

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.

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.