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NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN IV

Area Manager

Recruitment #25-004460-0001

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

**INTERNAL RECRUITMENT - ONLY CURRENT MDNR WHS EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED**

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

Indian Springs WMA
14038 Blairs Valley Road, Clear Spring, MD 21722

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and conduct land management activities, wildlife surveys, and monitor public use on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) including assisting in the development and implementation of area objectives to achieve statewide goals for the management of assigned WMAs and other DNR lands under the supervision of the Habitat Manager. As such, this position requires knowledge of land management practices, basic biological analysis, project coordination, and evaluation of a variety of wildlife management techniques. This position will supervise other Natural Resource Technicians assigned to the land management program within the assigned area.

This position requires knowledge of land management practices, farming equipment maintenance/repair/use, basic wildlife species identification, vehicle maintenance/repair/use, and the application of standard wildlife management techniques. The employee is expected to provide technical assistance to other DNR units. 

The position is also responsible for frequent interaction with the public to inform them of public land opportunities, resolve routine wildlife problems and direct them to appropriate contacts within WHS and other agencies. 

This position is also expected to respond to black bear and other nuisance wildlife complaints, and emergencies in accordance with the Wildlife Emergency Response Plan and Black Bear Response Plan protocols. Responds to injured deer and other wildlife emergencies that may pose risks to the public or wildlife species of concern. Acts as Unit representative at wildlife emergencies. Performs as lead at wildlife emergencies and directs other emergency personnel, including State Police, Sheriff’s Office, NR Police and other persons on site.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service is seeking interested candidates for a Natural Resources Technician, Area Manager position. This is position based out of the Wildlife and Heritage Service Indian Springs Work Center located in Clear Spring, MD. The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and conduct land management activities, wildlife surveys, and monitor public use on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) under the supervision of the Habitat Manager. As such, this position requires knowledge of land management practices, basic biological analysis, project coordination, and evaluation of a variety of wildlife management techniques. This position will supervise other Natural Resource Technicians assigned to the land management program within the assigned area. The employee will also respond to and resolve human-wildlife conflicts and emergencies both during normal business hours and after-hours when needed within the work areas of Frederick and Washington Counties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Five years of experience, three years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management and an additional two years of experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 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 and three years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional education beyond the 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-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 on a year-for-year basis for the required education.    

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, biology, natural science, natural resources management, botany, or zoology from an accredited college or university.
  • At least three years of experience operating farm equipment, heavy equipment, and power tools for the purposes of habitat management and facility maintenance.
  • At least one year of experience in responding to and handling nuisance wildlife complaints and emergencies.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**INTERNAL RECRUITMENT - ONLY CURRENT MDNR WHS EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED**

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

BENEFITS

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 hrsrecruitment.dnr@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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