NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGER II

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The incumbent will serve as the Training Coordinator at the Maryland Forest Service Headquarters Office in Annapolis; office location may be negotiable with job offer. The Training Coordinator is responsible for managing the Maryland Licensed Tree Expert program statewide organizing and implementing training sessions across all Forest Service program areas and for maintaining training records of Forest Service employees. The Training Coordinator also works with Forest Service program managers and staff to identify training needs of Forest Service employees. By carrying out these responsibilities, the Training Coordinator ensures that the licensed tree experts and their businesses can meet the new mandate for continuing education requirements. This requirement must be met for tree experts to renew their license and legally work in Maryland. The Training Coordinator manages the continuing education event catalog, maintains the databases, prepares reports, develops procedures, manages the outreach budget, and assists with license renewals. The position implements and ensures compliance with the existing tree expert statute and regulations and recommends changes to policy and the regulations as needed. This position would work with volunteer fire departments, federal agencies (US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife, etc.), other state and local agencies and non-governmental organizations to promote, implement and enforce the Licensed Tree Expert program.

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

Experience: Seven years of experience either performing, or supervising workers performing technical natural resources or conservation work.

Notes: 

1. Pertinent volunteer and/or part-time experience is acceptable. Please document the number of hours spent per week in this type of experience on the application form (MS 100).

2. Applicants may substitute vocational or college education in a natural resources discipline for experience at the rate of one year of education for one year of experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher 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 and education.   

Forestry and/or urban forestry knowledge and/or experience

Superior organizational skills which include but are not limited to, organizing meetings and events, training sessions, databases/spreadsheets, and licensing and training compliance

Exceptional communication skills

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 consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.

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

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. 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.