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FORESTRY ASSISTANT

Recruitment #20-002293-0023

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

One vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: October 2020 - May 2021

LOCATION OF POSITION

Elk Neck State Forest; North East, MD (Cecil County)

Main Purpose of Job

The selected candidate will be responsible for all duties associated with the day to day operations of Elk Neck State Forest’s hiking trails and all facilities within the forest. Job duties will include maintenance of over 16 miles of hiking trails, cleaning and maintaining restrooms, maintaining driving roads, overseeing shooting range activities and documenting forest activity and general maintenance of the area. The position will assist with wildland fire suppression as needed. The incumbent will be the first line of contact with State Forest visitors and will need to have good communication skills, as well as knowledge of the forest rules and regulations. Good customer service skills are a key component of this position. Weekend, holidays and evening hours are required. The incumbent must be able to work independently in a remote area of Elk Neck State Forest. The position will also perform other duties as necessary to facilitate the operations of Elk Neck State Forest.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None required.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in hiking trail management and maintenance of facilities with an emphasis on working knowledge of forest and park operations. 

Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment to include skid steers, road graders, back hoes, bull dozers and agricultural tractors.  

Possession of or the ability to obtain a CDL driver’s license and possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.  

Experience operating a chainsaw or chainsaw certification.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

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.

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.

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. Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates 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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