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Fall Intern (Unpaid)

Forest Service Field Technician

Recruitment #25-005734-0020

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Introduction

Unpaid Fall Intern - Forest Service Field Technician

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites eligible candidates to apply for an internship with Maryland Forest Service. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience in forest ecology and management. Interns will assist with data collection and mapping efforts in development of forest stewardship plans. Data collection, monitoring, and maintenance in on-going afforestation/reforestation projects will occur throughout the Baltimore/Carroll project. Interns will assist with vegetation control projects mainly targeting non-native invasive species identification and management.

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Morgan Run Field Office Westminster, MD; Carroll County

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide hands on experience in field forestry for qualified candidates. The internship runs 20 weeks between October 2025 and February 2026. The specific start/end dates, hours, and schedule will be determined in collaboration between the intern and supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must be a current college student. A GPA of 2.5 or above is required for academic credit.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with inventory data collection in mature forest settings and afforestation/reforestation projects. 
  • Non-native invasive species identification and management. 
  • Proper planting techniques for bareroot and containerized stock. 
  • Familiarity with tree planting equipment and methodologies. 
  • Pursuing a degree in one of the following categories; Biology, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, or related field of study.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment and submit all additional documentation as required as noted below in the “Further Instructions” section. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit the required documentation will proceed to the next phase of evaluation. Candidates may be interviewed in person or via telephone to determine selection. 

BENEFITS

No benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Additional documents are required for this recruitment along with your online application. Additional documents can be uploaded as an attachment under the Resume Tab of the online application. Please combine all supporting documents together as ONE attachment. Attach to your online application the following additional information:  

  • Resume and Cover Letter
  • Two Letters of Recommendation, signed and dated, from a faculty liaison (if the student is seeking credit) 
  • Unofficial Transcript

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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.

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