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Seasonal Natural Resources Technician II- NO BENEFITS

Wildlife and Heritage Service

Recruitment #15-002293-0051

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

One (1) vacancy; full- time

Contract Period: May 2015- March 2016 (starting/ending dates are flexible)

GRADE

N/A

LOCATION OF POSITION

Myrtle Grove Wildlife Management Area- La Plata, MD (Charles County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service is seeking interested candidates for a seasonal contractual Natural Resources Technician II position for the Myrtle Grove Office located in La Plata, Maryland. This is semi-professional work related to managing wildlife resources, habitat and public recreation on public and private lands. The selected candidate will assist with land management activities throughout the Southern Region and the operation of the Managed Hunt Program located at the Myrtle Grove Wildlife and Heritage Service Office. Responsibilities include processing seasonal hunting permits and reservations for licensed hunters to access Department of Natural Resources Public lands. Additional responsibilities will include answering public inquiries regarding wildlife, hunting and trapping regulations, and assisting with land management operations and maintenance activities on DNR lands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of 60 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: None required.

NOTES:
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.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Practical experience in the fields of wildlife management, outdoor recreation, hunting and trapping, forestry, or customer service is preferred.

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 preferred. 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.

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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