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CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN

SOIL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATE II

Recruitment #23-003314-0001

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Introduction


The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch.  Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health, consumer services to include marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation.  As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continues to expand and grow.

The Office of Resource Conservation ​provides the State's soil conservation districts with operating funds and staffing support to deliver local soil conservation and water quality programs. Agricultural landowners or operators rely on the expertise of technicians working in district offices to help them design and install best management practices on their farms to protect natural resources and comply with environmental laws.  

Join our Team and make a lasting impact towards achieving environmental and conservation goals!

GRADE

ASTD12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland's Eastern Shore:
1 Opening - Caroline Soil Conservation District (Denton, MD)
1 Opening - Talbot Soil Conservation District (Easton, MD)

Maryland's Patuxent Region:
1 Opening - Charles Soil Conservation District (Waldorf, MD)
1 Opening - St. Mary's Soil Conservation District (Leonardtown, MD)

Maryland's Western/Central Region
1 Opening - Baltimore Soil Conservation District (Cockeysville, MD)
1 Opening - Carroll Soil Conservation District (Westminster, MD)
1 Opening - Frederick Soil Conservation District (Frederick, MD)
1 Opening - Garrett Soil Conservation District (Mt. Lake Park, MD)
1 Opening - Harford Soil Conservation District (Street, MD)

Main Purpose of Job

This position will build on the principles of soil and water conservation engineering in a Soil Conservation District to achieve the Watershed Implementation Goals for Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection. Employees will learn and review technical aspects of soil and water conservation practices involving engineering practices. Employees will receive technical guidance from Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff as well as District Soil Conservation Engineering Technicians.

Note:  These positions have promotional opportunity to advance to the level III within the Soil Conservation Associate series.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Participate in assigned training and meet the production goals for this position.
  • Perform site evaluations and site-specific surveys to assess the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs).
  • Develop designs of BMPs based on Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and or Maryland Department of Agriculture standards and procedures.
  • Track on-site construction of BMPs to assure adherence to approved design plans and specifications and complete As-built plans for final approval.
  • Assist in the fulfillment of incentive program requirements and other program needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of experience related to soil and water conservation in such areas as surveying, drafting, construction, or agricultural work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute one year of additional experience as defined above for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university at a rate of 30 credit hours per year with at least nine credit hours of course work in engineering, construction, drafting, surveying, science, agronomy, or mathematics or any combination of the above for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in soil conservation classification or soil conservation specialty codes in the natural resources management and biological sciences field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees 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

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture  Human Resource Office, Room 304,  50 Harry S. Truman Parkway  Annapolis, MD  21401. If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, 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). All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.) Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

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

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. 




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