APIARY INSPECTOR (CONTRACTUAL)

There is currently one part-time vacancy for the Eastern Shore Region:  Caroline and Queen Anne's Counties.  On your application, please indicate each county in which you are willing to work. This is seasonal work with variable hours, approximately 200 hours per season.  Contractual employees are paid for actual hours worked only.  Mileage will be reimbursed when traveling within your assigned region (currently 58 cents per mile).

Maryland Department of Agriculture - Apiary Inspection Program - Annapolis, Maryland

Work will be performed in Caroline and Queen Anne's Counties.

Field Aide position to assist with inspection activities of the Maryland Department of Agriculture's Apiary Program.

Conduct inspections of honey bee colonies for diseases, pests and pesticide losses; make recommendations of appropriate measures for honey bee colony management and control of bee diseases; keep records and perform office work to document inspection activities; and assist with licensing activities.

Work will involve interactions with the public, exposure to biting/stinging insects, ticks, poison ivy, high temperature and humidity or other outdoor exposures.  Employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. High School Diploma or GED required.

This is specialized work, and a thorough understanding of honey bee colonies and beekeeping programs is required to carry out inspection activities.  A minimum of three years of successful, progressively responsible experience in a practical beekeeping program or in beekeeping inspection is required.

A driver's license valid in Maryland is required.

Please make sure that 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 consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)

 If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or certifications, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).  Mailing Address: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401.

For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Mary Darling at 410-841-5847 or mary.darling@maryland.gov

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