NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGER IV

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service. 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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Church Creek Fire Center, Dorchester County

The main purpose of this position is to serve on the Fire Management staff as Fire Manager at the Church Creek Fire Center, Dorchester County; office location may be negotiable with job offer. The Fire Manager is responsible for managing the State Fire Management Program in multiple regions, as well as providing logistical and operational support on a statewide basis. By carrying-out these responsibilities the Fire Manager ensures that professional and technical employees are trained, equipped, and perform duties to achieve the goals and objectives of the Forest Service. In addition, this position is accountable for safe, efficient and environmentally sound wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire operations. The Fire Manager prepares and maintains the Regional Fire budget, develops equipment specifications, solicits bids, and awards contracts. The position implements and insures compliance with agency wildland fire policy and regulations and also recommends needed changes to policy and standards. The Fire Manager actively works with fire departments, natural resources professionals, non-governmental organizations, interested public, and private landowners to implement and promote the State Fire Management Program.

The incumbent will be subject to assignment in any county of the state. The employee may be subject to serving as the State Duty Officer for wildfire emergencies, which will require being available during specific time periods.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or a state high school equivalence certificate.

Experience: Eight years of experience either performing, or supervising workers performing technical natural resources or conservation work.

Notes: 

1. Pertinent volunteer and/or part-time experience is acceptable. Please document the number of hours spent per week in this type of experience on the application form (MS 100).

2. Applicants may substitute vocational or college education in a natural resources discipline for experience at the rate of one year of education for one year of experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher 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.   

Experience in coordinating and leading wildland fire and forestry related training courses
Experience in wildfire operations including serving as incident commander
Experience working with partner agencies
Experience working with fire suppression equipment including dozers and engines
Basic knowledge of Federal programs including Volunteer Fire Assistance, State Fire Assistance, and Wildfire Risk Reduction
Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Current Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employees only.

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 related to this position completely and accurately.

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 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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