FIREWISE TECHNICIAN

Seasonal Contractual

One vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: March - December 2019

3919 Madonna Rd. Jarrettsville, MD 21084 (Harford County)

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is currently accepting applications for a seasonal contractual Firewise Technician. Position will be part of the Firewise Maryland program and assist with wildfire outreach, education, and mitigation in a multi-county area. Responsibilities will include public wildfire mitigation outreach, staffing of educational booths at public events, Smokey Bear fire prevention programs, targeted Wildland-Urban Interface community outreach and risk assessment, coordination and implementation of hazard fuel reduction projects and prescribed burning, wildfire suppression, brush chipper operation, and other duties as assigned. Evening and weekend work will be required. Candidates must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalence certificate.  

Experience: Two years experience in wildland fire or forestry work. Additional education in a related field can be substituted for experience.

Preferred but not required:

• Class A or B CDL (commercial driver’s license).
• Prior completion of Basic Wildland Fire Training: S-130, S-190, I-100.

Employees appointed to this position will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. 

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education 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. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

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.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who works an average of at least 12 hours per week. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

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

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov  

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.