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SUMMER STUDENT WORKER - DNR

Wetland Adaptation Mapping and Maryland Genuine Progress Intern

Recruitment #24-005734-0004

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites eligible candidates to apply for an internship with the Chesapeake & Coastal Service Unit. Full-Time

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GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Tawes, Anne Arundel Co.

Main Purpose of Job

This position is focused on two mapping/data analysis projects. One component centers around developing GIS StoryMaps and communications materials to assist with outreach and training on the updated Wetland Adaptation Areas (WAAs). WAAs highlight areas projected to be key wetland habitat across Maryland as sea level rises. The intern will work with members of Chesapeake & Coastal Service, as well as other units in DNR, to develop web resources, pamphlets, and ArcGIS products. Such materials will aid outreach and training for local governments, land trusts, and interested landowners in how to apply the new data. The second component of the internship is to update the Genuine Progress Indicator, an alternative measure of economic progress for Maryland. This will involve researching data sources, data entry and calculations, and development of web materials. Experience with Excel and Google Sheets is necessary.

 The internship runs (12) weeks between (June and August). The specific start/end dates, hours, and schedule will be determined in collaboration between the intern and supervisor.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Understand the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model and WAA outputs. 
  • Create a StoryMap to demonstrate future wetland areas in the state. 
  • Collaborate on outreach strategies to share the data and how DNR's targeting for coastal land conservation will be impacted.
  • Review GPI methodology, and ecological economics.
  • Identify and enter the necessary data to calculate each component of the GPI 
  • Produce web content highlighting the trend in each GPI category

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must be a current college student, undergraduate or graduate level. A GPA of 2.5 or above is required for academic credit.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and/or skills relating to Computer/ Information Science/ Technology/ GIS, Accounting/ Finance/ Administration, Environmental Science, Political Science/ Public Policy, Economics, or related studies. Experience using ArcGIS- Maps, Pro, Online, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment and submit all additional documentation as required as noted below in the “Further Instructions” section. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit the required documentation will proceed to the next phase of evaluation. Candidates may be interviewed in person or via telephone to determine selection.

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 who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues 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 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.

Should you not be selected for this opportunity but wish to remain in the loop for future DNR internships, please complete the attached Internship Interest Form. 

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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.




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