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Seasonal Natural Resources Technician III

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation/Seasonal Contractual-NO BENEFITS

Recruitment #14-999999-375

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual-NO BENEFITS

10 MONTH POSITION

LOCATION OF POSITION

Deep Creek Lake State Park, MD (Garrett County)

 

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service (RAS) , is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual Natural Resource Technician III. This position will assist staff in conducting outreach, Submerged Aquatic Vegetation surveys and representing RAS at public meetings in Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County. Responsibilities will include operating vessels and vehicles, SCUBA diving and identifying plants to species, in addition to other duties as required. THIS IS A 10 MONTH POSITION ONLY

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Completion of sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are 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.

Experience: Two years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management.

Notes:

1. Applicant must be SCUBA certified, able to identify unusual SAV species by sight, must have a Certificate of Boating Safety Education, a valid driver’s license.  Preference given to individuals with advanced degrees.

2. Additional experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

3. Additional education beyond sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study can be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of experience.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is strongly recommended. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

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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