MOSQUITO CONTROL FIELD TECHNICIANS
CONTRACTUAL
Recruitment #17-002292-0039
| Department | MDA Ofc of Plan Ind & Pest Mgmt - Mosquito Control |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 5/26/2017 10:30:00 AM |
| Filing Deadline | 6/30/2017 11:59:00 PM |
| Salary | $11.00/hour |
| Employment Type |
Part-Time
|
| HR Analyst | Hazel Day |
| Work Location |
Anne Arundel
Baltimore County |
Introduction
APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED FOR IMMEDIATE SEASONAL HOURLY EMPLOYMENT - DAY SHIFT- IN THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM.
THIS IS CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYMENT, AND EMPLOYEES WILL BE PAID FOR ACTUAL HOURS WORKED ONLY. A WORK WEEK WILL TYPICALLY CONSIST OF UP TO 40 HOURS DURING PEAK SEASONAL ACTIVITIES.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Please make sure you indicate each County in which you are willing to work on your application.
Current Openings:
4 Openings - Anne Arundel County
2 Openings - Baltimore County
Main Purpose of Job
Seasonal employees needed to assist with surveillance and control of mosquito populations in Anne Arundel and Baltimore Counties.
POSITION DUTIES
JOB DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
Mosquito Control Field Surveillance
Handling, mixing and applying pesitcides.
Record Keeping
Involves contact with the public, exposure to biting/stinging insects, ticks, poison ivy, pesticides, extensive walking in suburban, wooded and wetland areas, and may include driving a spray truck. Employees may be required to wear protective equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Age 18.
High School Diploma/GED required. (Please upload a copy of your diploma online, or mail/fax to the HR Office - see Further Instructions below.)
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Driver's License required, with no more than 5 points on driving record.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work 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
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access. All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions. (Postmarks not accepted.)
If you are submitting additional information, such as transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application. If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 410-841-5846). Mailing Address: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.
For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Mary Darling at 410-841-5840 or mary.darling@maryland.gov
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
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