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Seasonal Hourly Shift - Natural Resources Technician

Deep Creek Lake NRMA

Recruitment #26-002292-0041

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Introduction

Salary $19.36/hour

Employment type – Full-time

GRADE

HRLY 0008

LOCATION OF POSITION

73 Brant Road, Swanton MD 21561 (Garrett County)

Main Purpose of Job

A Natural Resources Technician is the entry level of technical biological work assisting Natural Resources Planners in the management of natural resources. Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Natural Resources Planner or other designated administrator. Some aspects of the work, such as the handling of wildlife, working aboard a boat or working in the area of a forest fire, are considered hazardous. Employees will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment when the need arises. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled.

Duties may vary and generally include, but are not limited to: 
  • Identify and collect basic water quality data, such as temperature, pH level, flow, depth and width measurements and habitat data, such as forest type, age or class distribution 
  • Operate various types of equipment to create habitat for a variety of aquatic and terrestrial species 
  • Work with permit holders to identify and mark hazard trees for removal 
  • Access public and private properties, when authorized, to inspect sites for compliance and identify violations of applicable laws, regulations, or permit conditions 
  • Operate or ride in motorized and non-motorized watercraft, including boats and kayaks, and work safely and effectively in and around aquatic environments 
  • Maintain and repair equipment, nest boxes and facilities 
  • Assist higher level professional staff in developing natural resource management plans 
  • Assist in conducting inventories of game and fish populations 
  • Assist higher level staff in providing assistance to landowners in regard to wildlife habitat improvement, nuisance wildlife management and best management practices 
  • Assist with presentations to various public or private civic and recreational groups 
  • May maintain records on work activities and prepare basic reports 
  • May compute costs for materials and equipment usage or requisition, procure and take inventories of supplies 
  • May clean and maintain field and laboratory equipment 
  • May train or supervise seasonal employees and interns in conducting research and inventory activities and implementing natural resources management plans 
  • Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs. 
  • Work can be physical in nature, requiring the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time, lift and carry heavy objects, do repetitive bending and stooping, climb ladders and operate heavy equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university; 12 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 for the required experience.

Experience: One year of experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of natural resources conservation and management principles and practices; 
  • Ability to follow instructions; 
  • Ability to use or operate tools, equipment and machines; 
  • Ability to perform field assignments and related office work with the other employees;
  • Ability to obtain a boating license; 
  • Ability to complete administrative tasks using office equipment; 
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

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.

*Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire

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.


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