MARINE ENGINE TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

**This recruitment is INTERNAL ONLY**

The main purpose of this job is to provide assistance to NRP Marine Maintenance Section Employees and learn how to complete tasks (ranging from basic to advanced) regarding technical maintenance and preventative maintenance service related to a vessel, a vessel’s engines (both inboard and outboard, gasoline or diesel), heaters, air conditioners, electronic systems, operational systems and trailers needed to keep the NRP fleet and associated equipment operating in a safe and reliable condition with a constant high state of readiness. The NRP’s vessel fleet consists of 20 large vessels (25 feet and over) and 144 small vessels (14-25 feet) that are equipped with various and different makes/models of engine propulsion systems. In addition, NRP has 133 vessel trailers. This position requires basic knowledge of vessel operations and the ability to learn with close supervision the maintenance of inboard and outboard fuel-injected engines, diesel engines, electronics, hydraulics, boat trailers, plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning systems of this fleet. This position assists and learns from more skilled NRP Marine Maintenance Section Employees so the NRP’s vessel and trailer fleet is kept in top working order for all public safety emergencies, citizen reported calls for service, and a variety of state and federally funded regulatory, research and restoration programs within Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay, bay tributaries, lakes, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Marine Engine Technician Trainee must possess the ability to follow instructions, the willingness to learn, and must be able to work in various weather and environmental conditions. The skills and knowledge developed as a Marine Engine Technician Trainee are an important foundation for future classification progression. When applied, these skills and abilities are vital to keeping the NRP’s vessel and trailer fleet in pristine working condition.

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.

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 no earlier than 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.

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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.