WATERWAYS IMPROVEMENT TECHNICIAN III

This recruitment has been reopened.  If you applied previously, you do not need to reapply.

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Engineering & Construction Unit. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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Cambridge Marine Terminal (Dorchester County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Engineering & Construction Unit, is currently accepting applications for a Waterways Improvement Technician III under direction of the Chief of In-House Construction Services. This position is responsible to work as a crew leader part of the marine construction crew in the construction of bulkheads, piers, boat ramps, jetties, dredging, marsh and shoreline restoration, wetland enhancement, wildlife habitat projects, and other assigned projects associated with improving Maryland's waterways.

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a State high school equivalence certificate.

Experience: Eight years of experience in marine construction activities, including design and construction of piers, bulkheads and jetties; two years of which must have been in a supervisory position in the field of marine construction.

Notes: 

1. Applicants may substitute engineering education at an accredited college or university (approved by the Engineer’s Council for Professional Development) for the required non-supervisory experience on a year-for-year basis.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a noncommissioned officer in marine construction classifications and specialty codes in the waterways construction and marine engineering field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) valid in the State of Maryland are highly preferred.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• Knowledge of navigation and boat operations; design, methods and materials used in building piers, bulkheads and jetties.

• Working knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay and other Maryland tidewaters; rules and regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard and Maryland Boat Act.

• Ability to prepare engineering designs for waterway projects; estimate costs of bulkheads, piers, jetties, marsh, shoreline, wetland projects and dredging operations; interpret specifications; to sound bottoms and take samples; supervise and operate small boats, excavator and pile driving and hydraulic equipment.

1. Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which require the individual to be examined by a physician. After an offer of employment applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify ability to perform essential job functions.

2. Candidates must be willing to travel and be available for work in any part of the State, subject to change of assignment as work requires.

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker at charles.hecker@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.