NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN I **REPOST**
Recruitment #22-003092-0001
Department | DNR - Forest Service |
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Date Opened | 1/13/2022 11:20:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 6/15/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $31,286.00 - $45,345.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Crystal Wilson |
Work Location |
Queen Anne's
|
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
120 Broadway Avenue,
Centreville, MD 21617
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of
Natural Resources, Forest Service/Eastern Region, is currently accepting
applications for a Natural Resource Technician I position located in Queen
Anne’s County, Maryland. The technician will be stationed in the Centreville
office. Services required will be performed on private lands or lands owned by
the State and local governments in the areas of forest management, forest data
collection, tree planting, wildlife management, forest protection, wildland
fire suppression, prescribed fire, and urban and community forestry in Kent
& Queen Anne’s Counties. Maintenance of equipment, as needed, and operation
of the following equipment used in the above duties may apply: chainsaw, brush
saws, leaf blowers, tractors, ATV’s, and other heavy equipment. Applicants must
be willing and available to work evenings and/or weekends for wildland fire
suppression response. The position is full-time, 40 hours/week. Applicants must
be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 credit hours must be 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: None.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. 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 education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
2. 6 months of Training or 3 credit hours of Coursework in geographic information systems (GIS).
3. 6 months of Training or 3 credit hours of Coursework in forestry data collection.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
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.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.