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SEASONAL HOURLY

Recruitment #25-002293-0021

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual - (10 month contract) 

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Albert Powell Trout Hatchery, Hagerstown, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Fishing and Boating Service, Albert Powell Fish Hatchery is currently accepting applications for a seasonal/contractual Coldwater Hatchery Associate position where they will assist the Fish Production Manager with multiple fish culture and aquatic programs within the Freshwater Fisheries and Hatcheries Division of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This is an opportunity to carry out fish culture practices to meet program and agency goals.

POSITION DUTIES

The position participates at the Albert Powell and Cushwa Fish Hatcheries in the coldwater fish culture and production of several varieties of salmonid fish species for fish stocking. Job responsibilities include:

  • The position is responsible for the completion of daily fish culture, rearing activities and maintenance as directed by the facility manager of the Albert Powell Fish Hatchery
  • Reaching a targeted growth of trout
  • Monitoring water flows within the hatchery
  • Cleaning raceways to ensure fish health
  • General grounds maintenance, grass cutting, weed eating
  • Assist in fish loading and fish distribution, by truck, as instructed by the facility manager
  • Clean and sanitize stocking vehicles to ensure bio security and hatchery health
  • Providing hatchery personnel with assistance and other duties as assigned
  • Occasional weekend and holiday work may be required.

Work schedule and physical working conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in variable and sometimes adverse weather conditions. Ability to work in hot and cold wet conditions in and around water. Travel is required for short periods of time to accomplish agency goals. Ability to lift and move fifty (50) pounds. Occasional weekend and holiday work may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or GED

Experience: None

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants with prior Coldwater hatchery experience.

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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position. 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.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 contractual employee 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.

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 at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day. 

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Alexandra Gast at Alexandra.gast@maryland.gov

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.

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.




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