NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN I
Recruitment #19-002293-0049
Department | DNR - Resource Assessment - Tidewater |
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Date Opened | 12/6/2019 10:45:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 12/20/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $15.14/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Khia Poteat |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
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Introduction
Seasonal Contractual
Multiple vacancies; full-time
Contract Period: Not to exceed ten months
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division (MANTA) is currently accepting applications for multiple seasonal Natural Resources Technician I positions. The selected candidates may assist with monitoring and reporting on stream sampling efforts as part of the Maryland Biological Stream Survey (MBSS) and participate in other field studies as assigned. The selected candidates may assist with the collection of water quality data in both tidal and non-tidal rivers of Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland’s Coastal Bays. Primary duties include measuring stream and storm flow, sampling for fish and benthic macroinvertebrates, tracking and compiling monitoring data, assisting with the preparation of interpretive reports, and data entry. Sampling may be conducted from boats, bridges, piers and within streams. Duties may also include processing and identification of benthic macroinvertebrate samples, maintaining and calibrating water quality sampling equipment, preparation of sampling/ laboratory supplies, developing and producing maps and other graphics for use by management related to MANTA stream monitoring programs, conducting data verification and analysis, delivery of samples to the laboratory and other duties as assigned.
Candidates must be willing to work long and flexible hours, including on-call duty for storm sampling on weekends. Candidates must be comfortable working aboard boats, from bridges and in streams under various weather conditions. This position may require carrying heavy equipment over rough and uneven terrain; candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Employees will likely encounter hot weather, biting insects, long hikes, briars, and snakes. Candidates must provide their own transportation to meet a field crew prior to traveling to sites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are 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.
Experience: None.
Notes:
1. Additional experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
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 education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work independently and with others to efficiently complete assigned tasks
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Access, Excel and Word
Familiarity with water quality instrumentation
Familiarity with stream restoration efforts and best management practices
Familiarity with spatial (ArcGIS) software
Familiarity with stream biological sampling techniques
Familiarity with benthic macroinvertebrates
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
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.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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 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.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Khia Poteat at khia.poteat@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.