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HYDROGRAPHIC ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE IV (Internal Only)

Boating Services

Recruitment #16-002137-0001

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR) EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Boating Services- Stevensville, MD location.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Stevensville, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Boating Services, in Stevensville, Maryland is currently accepting applications for a Hydrographic Engineering Associate IV. The selected candidate ensures that surveys, regulatory buoys and marker placements are correct, this supports DNR in legal cases, and restoration efforts. The HEA IV position also surveys, locates and removes hazards to navigation and places navigation buoys critical to Public safety.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Two years of experience as a Hydrographic Engineering Associate III, or three years of experience as a Hydrographic Engineering Associate II/III in Maryland State Service.

- OR -

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a State High School Equivalence Certificate including at least four courses in mathematics and/or science.

Experience: Nine years of experience involving any combination of hydrography, engineering, surveying, or construction inspection work including three years of experience in hydrographic engineering associated activities.

Note: 

1. Applicants may substitute college courses in the field of engineering, geology, physics, oceanography, or mathematics (excluding basic required courses) from an accredited college or university at the rate of 15 credit hours for one year of the general experience, up to a maximum of two years.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Civil Engineering classifications or CiviEngineering or Quarrying Specialist specialty codes in the hydrographic engineering field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. 

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience must have involved positioning buoys and marine construction.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in the removal of abandoned vessels and debris is preferred.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following.

Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR) EMPLOYEES ONLY.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

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.

Please note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Supporting documents such as transcripts, resumes, or journal publications etc. are not used during the screening process, therefore, it is not necessary to forward them.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.  

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.

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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