Forester

Long Term Contractual-NO BENEFITS (One year contract with the possibility of renewal)

Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is currently accepting applications for a Forester position located in Annapolis, Maryland with recurring assignments in Queen Anne's County, Centreville office. This is a one-year contract, renewable contingent on funding. Duties will include planning and carrying out tree buffer plantings, backyard buffer programs (seedling give-away for riparian homeowners), tree planting maintenance/reinforcement projects, and urban tree planting programs. The position will provide forestry assistance for Governor's Stream Restoration Challenge grants(pairing tree planting and service learning/education for high and middle school students) and develop forest stewardship plans under a licensed forester. GIS and invasive species identification skills are desired but not required.

Applicant must have a driver's license valid in Maryland; a state vehicle will be available for travel to field locations from the office. The position is full-time, 40/hours/week, with occasional weekend or evening obligations. For additional information, contact Anne Hairston-Strang at 410-260-8509 or astrang@dnr.state.md.us or Teri Batchelor at 410-819-4121 or tbatchelor@dnr.state.md.us.

Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from a school of forestry accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

Experience: None

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Master of Science degree approved by the State Board of Foresters for the required Bachelor’s degree.

2. The education requirement is pursuant to Business Occupations and Professions Article, Sections 7-206 and 7-304 of the Annotated Code.

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.

1. Persons appointed to this classification will be subject to assignment in any county of the State. Upon permanent appointment, the employee will be required to reside in the county or region to which they are assigned.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, are required to submit a telephone number where they can be reached in case of forest fire emergencies.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.