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SEASONAL HOURLY

Aquatic Nuisance Species Control Seasonal Technician

Recruitment #26-002293-0002

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Introduction

Aquatic Nuisance Species Control (Seasonal Technician)
Seasonal Contractual - (May be Eligible for Benefits)

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, Maryland. (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Natural resources, Fishing and Boating Services is currently accepting applications for a seasonal contractual position (with possible extension).

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position will be to work with staff to:

  • Support on-going control efforts to remove and harvest northern snakeheads and blue catfish.
  • Perform in-person surveys for assessing harvest of invasive fishes and report on customer experiences. 
  • Assist with stream sampling efforts and eDNA collection. 
  • Responding to customer service emails. 
  • Assist with fishing events, as needed, to support prevention and control of aquatic nuisance or invasive species. 

The incumbent will be required to lift heavy objects, drive state-owned vehicles, may work during some weekends, and could be subject to periodic adverse working conditions outdoors (hot/cold temperatures, rain).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A high school diploma is required.

Experience: Candidate must demonstrate independence and an ability to work as part of a team without supervision.

Notes: 
  1. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. 
  2. Candidates may substitute for preferred experience, the completion of 30 credit 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. 
  3. Candidates may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred experience with U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as anon-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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Two years of experience performing technical work in the field of fisheries, wildlife, forestry, aquaculture, or natural resources management. 
  2. Experience and interest in fishing. 
  3. Knowledge of invasive fishes and/or aquatic nuisance species in Maryland. 
  4. Experience trailering vessels, such as boats or trailers.

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

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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