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Seasonal Natural Resources Technician I

One (1) Vacancy - Matapeake Work Center

Recruitment #17-002293-0021

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) Vacancy; Full-time

Contract Period: March 2017 - December 2017 (start and end dates are flexible)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Matapeake Work Center - Stevensville, MD (Queen Anne's County)

Fieldwork: Ocean City, MD ( Worcester County)

Main Purpose of Job

The primary responsibilities will involve sampling for fishes in the Coastal Bays using a trawl and beach seines and collecting biological data at sea for horseshoe crabs.  Specific duties include the following:

  • Participation in the Coastal Bays Fisheries Investigation Trawl and Beach Seine Survey
  • Obtaining tautog samples for ageing
  • Sampling horseshoe crabs and fishes nearshore while onboard commercial vessels
  • Data entry and management using Microsoft Excel, Access, and similar programs
  • Leading two interns

Work hours may vary and some weekend work will be required.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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: None.

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. 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 education.   

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience with fish and crustacean handling/identification and measurements is preferred.

Experience working independently or with little direct supervision is preferred.

Experience working with spreadsheet data entry and manipulation is preferred.

Experience using trawls and beach seines is preferred.

Ability to use a GPS and ArcMap is preferred.

Completion of boaters safety course is preferred.

CPR and First Aid certificate is preferred.

Experience working with ageing fish is preferred.

Ability to work at sea is preferred.

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.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation.

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

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.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Khia Poteat at khia.poteat@maryland.gov

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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