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Seasonal Natural Resources Technician II- NO BENEFITS

Matapeake Work Center

Recruitment #15-002293-0068

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

Two (2) vacancies

Contract Period: May 20, 2015- September 22, 2015

GRADE

N/A

LOCATION OF POSITION

Matapeake Worker Center- Stevensville, MD (Queen Anne's County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Blue Crab Program, at the Matapeake Work Center in Stevensville, MD, is currently accepting applications for two (2) Seasonal Contractual Natural Resource Technician II positions. The selected candidates will assist with field surveys that monitor the status of the blue crab population in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Duties will include both the trawl survey that samples crabs and key finfish species, as well as the Cooperative Blue Crab Data Collection Program which is conducted on commercial vessels. A wide range of areas are sampled from the head of the Bay to the MD/VA state line.

Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, as work on commercial vessels requires early starting times. Occasional overnight travel is required to access remote sampling areas.

Additional duties would include assisting with data entry. A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently, as well as in small teams, with minimal supervision in remote areas are essential. A valid driver's license is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, 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

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong field biology skills are preferred.

Ability to work independently in remote areas is preferred.

Experience with small boats and navigation is preferred.

Experience using Microsoft Excel is preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

A valid driver's license is required.

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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