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Seasonal Natural Resources Technician III

Water Quality Data/Seasonal Contractual-NO BENEFITS

Recruitment #14-999999-376

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

Contract Period: May 2014- December 2014

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service in Annapolis Maryland, is currently accepting applications for two seasonal contractual Natural Resources Technician III positions. These positions will be responsible for collecting water quality data throughout the State of Maryland. Sampling is conducted year-round from boats, bridges, piers and within streams. This position also requires being available for weekend storm sampling. Office duties include cleaning, maintenance and calibration of sampling equipment and delivery of samples to the laboratory.

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. 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.

2. 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.

Candidates must be willing to work long and flexible hours, including on-call duty for weekend storm sampling. Candidate must be comfortable working aboard boats, from bridges and in streams under various weather conditions.  Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.  This position may require carrying heavy equipment over rough and uneven terrain.

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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