Long Term Contractual Park Technician I
Forest Service
Recruitment #15-003103-0001
Department | DNR - Forest Service |
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Date Opened | 10/7/2015 12:36:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/21/2015 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $14.57 - $18.67/hour ($30,472- $39,046 annually) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Shavonne Jones |
Work Location |
Caroline
|
Introduction
Long Term Contractual
One (1) vacancy; full-time
One (1) year contract w/ the possibility of renewal
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, in Preston, Maryland is currently accepting applications for a PARK TECHNICIAN I. The selected candidate operates seeders and fertilizer spreaders to plant seed, fertilize seedlings and cover crops. Additional duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Operating farm tractors and Fobro plant lifters and combines to remove seedlings from the soil for transport to cold storage.
- Keeping buildings and grounds clean.
- Cutting grass, maintaining landscaping and performing janitorial duties.
- Operating specialized equipment to extract, clean and improve the quality of collected seed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalence certificate.
Experience: One (1) year of experience in the skilled maintenance or construction trades, e.g. electrician, plumber or experience in the maintenance of a park, forest or wildlife facility.
Notes:
1. Applicants may substitute education in the field of forestry, wildlife biology or park management at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to two years.
2. Applicants may substitute experience for the required High School education at the rate of one year experience for one year of education up to a maximum of four years.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in equipment, facilities, and services classification or equipment, facilities, and services specialty codes in the equipment, facilities, and services field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the individual to be examined by a physician. After an offer of employment, applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.
2. Upon permanent appointment the employee may be required to reside in the county, region, or park to which they are assigned.
3. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require a valid operator license for heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, back-hoes, payloaders or tractors.
4. Persons appointed to these positions may be required to have their current private residence telephone number listed in the agency’s telephone directory or on file with Forest, Park and Wildlife Communications Center in case of emergencies.
5. The employee may be required to attend training and be certified as a water plant operator.
6. Employees in this classification may be required to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds or more.
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. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. 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.
BENEFITS
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.