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Seasonal Trail Grant Technician

Forest Service

Recruitment #17-002293-0045

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

One vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: Not to exceed ten months

LOCATION OF POSITION

Leonardtown, MD (St. Mary's County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Forest Service, Southern Region, is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual Trail Grant Technician position, located in Leonardtown, Maryland. This position will perform work outdoors to implement trail maintenance work on DNR owned properties in Charles and St. Mary's Counties. Work duties will entail but are not limited to routine construction work, operating chainsaws, operating agricultural equipment such as tractors and skid steer loaders, driving B class vehicles and performing manual labor with hand tools.

Note: Applicants must have completed Basic Wildland Fire Training: S-130 and S-190 prior to submission of application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year of experience using chainsaws, operating farm equipment such as tractors and skid steer loaders, general construction and driving class B rated trucks.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees appointed to this position will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees must possess a valid driver's license valid in the State of Maryland. A class A or B CDL Driver's License is required for this position.

** To receive credit, please list appropriate licenses and certifications under "Specialized Training and Classes Relevant to the Job" section of application. **

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Completion of Basic Wildland Fire Training: S-130 and S-190 is required for fire suppression activities as needed when working in remote areas of State Forest.

** To receive credit, please list appropriate coursework under "Specialized Training and Classes Relevant to the Job" section of application. **

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. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered. Please include it on your application, if applicable. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.). 

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

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chuck Hecker at charles.hecker@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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