Introduction
Conservation Aide
Seasonal Contractual – NO BENEFITS
CONTRACT PERIOD: January 2022 – October 2022
GRADE
9998
LOCATION OF POSITION
Box 1509, Carter Building, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (St Mary's County)
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, Southern Region, Box
1509, Carter Building, Leonardtown, MD 20650 is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual
Conservation Aide IV position. This position will perform work outdoors to implement trail maintenance work
on DNR owned properties in Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. Work duties will entail but are not limited to
routine construction work, operating chainsaws, operating agricultural equipment such as tractors and skid
steer loaders and performing manual labor with hand tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or GED
Experience: One year experience
Notes: Must have valid MD driver’s license
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must be able to work alone in remote wooded areas of Southern Maryland.
- Experience with operating chainsaws and small tractors.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 of this position.
BENEFITS
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.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. 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 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 or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chris Langley at Christopher.Langley@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