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Seasonal Natural Resource Technician I

Part Time Creel Clerk

Recruitment #23-003092-0001

Introduction

Seasonal Natural Resource Technician I - Creel Clerk

PART TIME - NO BENEFITS

CONTRACT PERIOD: April 13, 2023 - TBD

GRADE

ASTD8

LOCATION OF POSITION

1728 Kings Run Road, Oakland MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services, is currently accepting applications for a part-time Seasonal Contractual Natural Resource Technician I. This position will serve as a creel clerk for the Freshwater Fisheries and Hatcheries Division, Western Region I Office in Garrett County. The primary duties of the position will be related to the collection of fishery dependent information on Deep Creek Lake. Additional duties include, but may not be limited to; towing, launching and loading a boat; boat, motor and trailer maintenance; the use of an iPad tablet to collect angler surveys, including data backup and sharing. The nature of the position requires

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Two years of experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries.

Notes:

  1. Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 credit hours must be 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 for the required experience.
  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 experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants with prior fisheries experience, experience in the identification and/or management of freshwater gamefish and panfish species specific to Deep Creek Lake, experience conducting angler creel surveys and experience trailering, operating and maintaining a boat, motor and trailer.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

This position does not offer benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Courtney Blackistone at courtney.blackistone@maryland.gov.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them 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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