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SEASONAL TECHNICIAN

Fish & Wildlife Health Program - Cooperative Oxford Lab

Recruitment #17-002293-0038

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: As soon as possible - July 31, 2017 (start and end dates are subject to change)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Cooperative Oxford Lab - Oxford, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Fish & Wildlife Health Program, is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Technician.

The main purpose of this position is: 1) to conduct vector-borne disease surveillance and sampling, 2) to enter data, 3) to summarize trends, 4) to write a tech report, 5) to assist biologists with fieldwork as appropriate, and 6) to execute administrative duties as assigned and help to coordinate and conduct fieldwork, 7) to maintain a clean and bio-secure field sites and lab spaces and re-stock sampling kits.

The position relates to the mission of DNR by contributing to sustainable populations of living resources and habitat within the state of Maryland through the investigation of fish and wildlife population conservation, including threatened and endangered species, and monitoring for health and disease.

Early morning sampling and long response days are to be expected. High heat and often unpleasant conditions - handling animal waste, animal carcasses are to be expected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Completion of at least two years of college credits from an accredited college or university in biology, animal sciences, veterinary sciences, or a natural resources management related field of study. Completed coursework must have included wildlife diseases and zoonotic diseases and disease control.

Experience: None.                    

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

1. At least one year of experience handling birds and other animals.

2. Experience with swab sampling and other biological sampling of animals to include sampling for Avian Influenza.

3. Experience entering data and maintaining databases.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. The ability to drive, and having own transportation to and from work location (Oxford, MD) is essential. 

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. Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application. 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.  Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.). 

You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

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

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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