Seasonal Conservation Aide IV-NO BENEFITS

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

One (1) vacancy (up to 40 hours/week)

Contract Period: August 2015- June 2016

N/A

Elk Neck State Forest- North East, MD (Cecil County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service/Central Region, is currently accepting applications for seasonal-contractual Conservation Aide IV position located at Elk Neck State Forest in North East, Maryland. Work entails performing independently moderate complex tasks in the maintenance of 14 miles of hiking trails including routine construction work, rendering routine preventive maintenance, and making minor repairs or improvements to buildings, fixtures, mechanical equipment, grounds and roadways. Other duties may include but are not limited to: working with contract vendors on maintenance projects, operating chainsaws, habitat improvement projects, forest fire suppression and working on volunteer trail projects.

Note: This position may require some work on weekends and/or holidays. Exposure to inclement weather and heavy lifting are frequent.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None.

Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, plows, large trucks, etc is preferred.

Knowledge of trail management practices and design standards is preffered.

The possession of a CDL driver's license is preferred.

Applicants must have the ability to obtain a CDL driver's license.

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.

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.