Introduction
Long-Term Contractual
12 Month Term
GRADE
ASTD9
LOCATION OF POSITION
Deep Creek Lake NRMA, 73 Brant Road, Swanton MD 21561 (Garrett County)
Main Purpose of Job
The Natural Resources Technician II position at Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area (NRMA) provides field and technical support to the Lake Manager in the implementation of natural resource management, visitor services, and recreational access programs. This position plays an important role in assisting with the day-to-day operations of Maryland’s largest freshwater lake, supporting environmental monitoring, permit compliance, and public service functions.
Under the direction of the Lake Manager, the Technician performs a variety of duties related to natural resource protection, shoreline permitting, data collection, and general site maintenance across 65 miles of shoreline and 3,900 acres of freshwater at Deep Creek Lake. The Technician supports the issuance of over 1,900 annual shoreline use permits, inspections of 1,500+ parcels with Deed of Conservation Easements, and monitoring activities involving lake usage by over 1.2 million annual visitors.
POSITION DUTIES
This position assigns and oversees daily tasks, manages workload distribution, trains and ensures field activities are completed safely and efficiently by seasonal contractual employees and volunteers. Serves as the liaison between seasonal staff and the Lake Manager, facilitating clear communication, reporting progress, and addressing operational needs. Responds orally and in writing to requests for information and assistance from the public, adjacent property owners, realtors, and responds to calls or complaints on lake management issues. Applies the COMAR 08.08.05 regulations to the review and issuance of all permits and activities associated with the NRMA. Facilitates meetings and site visits associated with natural resource management. Provides reports on completed tasks and communicates complex issues to the Lake Manager. Maintains and inventories tools and office equipment associated with the position such as vehicle and equipment maintenance, office supplies, survey and scientific equipment. Collaborates with local, regional and state agencies on projects related to Deep Creek Lake including public outreach.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Three years of experience, one year of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management and an additional two years of experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the 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 and one year of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional education beyond the completion of the 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
3. 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 experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience using hand and power tools such as drills, chainsaws, impact drivers, measuring devices, winches and air compressors
- Experience leading seasonal work crews or volunteer groups through project completion
- Experience using land planning and ArcGIS software, GPS unit and associated software and equipment
- Possession of a Maryland Boating License, or willingness to obtain one after hire
- Experience working independently
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record. Please note, a provisional driver’s license will not be accepted as the restrictions may interfere with the job requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to: employment reference check, education verification, driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting. Should the position you are in consideration for require an employment, driving or criminal history check, continued employment will be contingent on the results.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 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 or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at
Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
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.
