Seasonal Natural Resources Technician IV- Two (2) vacancies

Seasonal Contractual

Two (2) vacancies; full-time

Contract Period: Not to exceed six (6) months

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division, in Annapolis, Maryland is currently accepting applications for two seasonal (6-month) Natural Resources Technician IV positions. The selected candidates will serve as members of a field sampling crew to collect fish, herpetofauna, crayfish, mussel, and physical habitat data as part of the Maryland Biological Stream Survey (MBSS) and participate in other field studies as assigned. Primary duties include conducting backpack electrofishing, identifying captured organisms, measuring stream flow, and assisting with other stream physical habitat assessments.

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: One year 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.

Relevant coursework in ichthyology, herpetology, hydrology, or stream ecology is preferred.

Familiarity with stream biological sampling techniques is preferred.

Ability to identify fishes, crayfishes, mussels, reptiles, and/or amphibians to species is preferred.

Ability to adhere to sampling protocols and accurately record data 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).

The selected candidates must provide their own transportation to meet a field crew prior to traveling to sites.

Fieldwork associated with these positions involved strenuous activity over rough terrain.

Applicants must be willing to work long hours in potentially harsh conditions. The selected candidates will likely encounter hot weather, biting insects, long hikes, briars, snakes, and must be able to carry up to a 30 pound backpack.

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.

CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

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.