Seasonal Natural Resources Technician III

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full time

Contract Period: June 15, 2016- April 15, 2017

The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service, is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual Natural Resources Technician III. The Technician will assist in completing the Natural Areas Inventory project. The Natural Areas Inventory is a conservation planning tool that provides information on significant natural resources by county. The selected candidate will be responsible for writing, coordinating, and developing parts of the Natural Areas Inventory. Responsibilities will include drafting and editing sections of the Natural Areas Inventory, organizing and formatting data, assisting with organizing project meetings, providing assistance to staff working on the project, and other related duties as assigned. The incumbent must have strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.  Candidate must be able to work independently and with others.

Note: This position has limited hours and will not be extended.

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.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the biological science technician field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

*For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

Experience developing/writing conservation plans is preferred.

Knowledge of Maryland's wildlife species is preferred.

Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powertpoint) is preferred.

Experience using Adobe inDesign and Illustrator is preferred.

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.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8080.

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.

*Note: Supporting documents such as resumes, transcripts, and journal articles are not reviewed during the screening process, therefore, it is not necessary to attach or forward such documents.

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.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.