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SEASONAL HOURLY

Natural Resource Technician

Recruitment #26-002293-0001

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual - Natural Resource Technician 

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Stevensville, MD (Queen Annes County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Ecosystem Assessment Division in Stevensville, MD is accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual Natural Resource Technician. The duties of this position will be to work with staff to: 
  • Identify Chesapeake Bay fish species (juvenile and adult stages).
  • Process ichthyoplankton samples in the lab. 
  • Assist with field sampling and water quality collections conducted from boats and on shore during the spring and summer field seasons.
  • Assist with data entry (Excel/Access) and office duties.
  • Equipment and net maintenance. The incumbent will be required to lift heavy objects, drive state-owned vehicles, and subjected to periodic adverse working conditions outdoors (hot/cold temperatures, rain). 

This position is located at the Matapeake Work Center in Stevensville, MD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A High School diploma is required.

Experience: None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Completion of 30 hours from an accredited college or university, with at least 12 credit hours in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, 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 OR two years of experience performing technical work in the field of fisheries, wildlife, forestry, aquaculture or natural resources management. 
  2. Experience in the identification of Chesapeake Bay fish. 
  3. Using sampling equipment(trawl, seines, etc). [4] Laboratory experience with microscopes.

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.

*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 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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