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Seasonal Conservation Aide IV

Forest Service

Recruitment #16-002293-0069

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: not to exceed ten (10) months

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Leonardtown, MD (St. Mary's County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, Southern Region, in Leonardtown, Maryland is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual Conservation Aide IV position. This position will perform work outdoors to implement trail maintenance work on DNR owned properties in Charles and St. Mary's Counties. Work duties will entail but are not limited to routine construction work, operating chainsaws, operating agricultural equipment such as tractors and skid steer loaders, driving B class vehicles and performing manual labor with hand tools.

Note: Applicants must have completed Basic Wildland Fire Training: S-130 and S-190 prior to submission of application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year of experience using chainsaws, operating farm equipment such as tractors and skid steer loaders, general construction and driving class B rated trucks.

*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 athttp://www.naces.org/members.htm.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees appointed to this position will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees must possess a valid driver's license valid in the State of Maryland. A class A or B CDL Driver's License is required for this position.

** To receive credit, please list appropriate licenses and certifications under "Specialized Training and Classes Relevant to the Job" section of application. **

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Completion of Basic Wildland Fire Training: S-130 and S-190 is required for fire suppression activities as needed when working in remote areas of State Forest.

** To receive credit, please list appropriate coursework under "Specialized Training and Classes Relevant to the Job" section of application. **

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.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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