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SEASONAL HOURLY

Water Quality & Biological Monitoring Field Technician

Recruitment #26-002293-0007

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Introduction

Seasonal; Full-Time and Part-Time

Multiple Locations

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

  • Annapolis (Lincoln Drive field office – Maryland Biological Stream Survey), Anne Arundel County
  • Annapolis (Lincoln Drive field office – Water Quality Monitoring Program), Anne Arundel County
  • Annapolis (Tawes Building – Freshwater mussel assessment), Anne Arundel County
  • Annapolis (Tawes Building – Maryland Biological Stream Survey), Anne Arundel County
  • Swanton (Deep Creek Lake field office – Water Quality Monitoring Program), Garrett County- part-time

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division is currently accepting applications for multiple full-time, seasonal hourly positions located in Annapolis MD and one part-time seasonal hourly position in Swanton, MD. The selected candidates may assist with the collection of water quality, biological, and habitat data in both tidal and non-tidal rivers of Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland’s Coastal Bays and Deep Creek Lake. Primary duties include collecting water quality samples, measuring stream and storm flow, surveying for stream fish and freshwater mussels, collecting and processing benthic macroinvertebrate samples, measuring instream habitat, and entering monitoring data to assist with reporting. Sampling may be conducted from boats, bridges, piers and while wading or snorkeling within streams. Duties may also include maintaining and calibrating water quality sampling equipment, preparation of sampling/ laboratory supplies, electrofishing, maintenance of aquaculture systems, conducting data verification and analysis, delivery of samples to the laboratory and other duties as assigned.

Selected candidates must be willing to work long and flexible hours aboard boats, from bridges, and in streams, under various weather conditions. Some positions may require being on call for weekend storm sampling. Some positions may require overnight trips lasting up to three weeknights during the sampling season. Positions may require carrying equipment over rough and uneven terrain; candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Operating a large vehicle (van or truck) while driving throughout the State of Maryland is part of the assigned duties. Hot weather, biting insects, long hikes, briars, and snakes may also be encountered. Each person must provide their own transportation to meet a field crew prior to traveling to sampling sites. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Two years of experience performing technical biological work 

Note: Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to adhere to sampling protocols and accurately record data 
  • Ability to work independently and with others to efficiently complete assigned tasks 
  • Ability to effectively use Microsoft Access, Excel and Word 
  • Familiarity with water quality instrumentation 
  • Familiarity with stream chemistry and biological sampling techniques 
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

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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