Introduction
This is a contractual, position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage. 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.
One (1) Long-Term Contractual Vacancy; Full-time; 12 Month Contract
GRADE
ASTD10
LOCATION OF POSITION
3740 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills
Main Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for conducting basic Wildlife Response activities in the assigned
counties. In that role, this position administers deer management permits, performs wildlife
surveys, helps capture wildlife, responds to wildlife emergencies, performs outreach activities,
assists with habitat management projects, maintenance/repair of facilities/equipment, and
monitoring public use on Wildlife Management Areas, other DNR owned or controlled
properties, and certain other properties in the Region for the purpose of wildlife
conservation/protection and public recreation. This position also assists with administering the
permit and reservation system at the Gwynnbrook WMA Office.
The position’s purpose is to be responsive to the public’s need for resolution of wildlife
problems, assess wildlife population status via monitoring surveys, assist with research projects,
improve public understanding of wildlife conservation issues via outreach efforts, and assist the
Land Management staff as available. Responsibilities will involve firearm and immobilization
equipment use, wildlife emergency resolution, timely survey completion, permit use tracking and
regular public interaction. The position works closely with other, more experienced Natural
Resource Technicians, Managers, and Biologists.
This position requires knowledge of land management practices, farming equipment
maintenance/repair/use, basic wildlife species identification, wetland management protocols,
vehicle maintenance/repair/use, and the application of standard wildlife management techniques,
while giving consideration to existing policies and regulations.
POSITION DUTIES
To conduct Wildlife Response activities in the Central Region. The position is also responsible for the implementation of educational initiatives, technical assistance programs, emergency wildlife response and wildlife monitoring surveys, as well as assisting with land management work and the administration of the hunting reservation system.
This position is responsible for the appropriate use and control of firearms; the appropriate use and control of immobilization drugs/guns; response/resolution of wildlife emergencies on a 24-hour a day basis; investigation/resolution of wildlife disease outbreaks; completing scheduled wildlife surveys; capturing/handling wildlife; response/resolution of animal damage complaints; conducting/assisting with outreach events and providing information to the public.
Specific duties for this position will include:
- Conducting basic Wildlife Response activities in the assigned counties. Including responding to wildlife emergencies and mitigating the situation in accordance with Department policies and protocols, including capturing wildlife via approved techniques.
- Administering the Department’s deer management permit system.
- Assists with habitat management projects, maintenance/repair of facilities/equipment, and monitoring public use on Wildlife Management Areas and other DNR owned or controlled properties for the purpose of wildlife conservation/protection and public recreation.
- Assisting with the operation of the Managed Hunt Program located at the Gwynnbrook WMA Office, processing hunting reservations, and answering public inquiries regarding wildlife, and hunting and trapping regulations.
- Assisting with public outreach activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Four years of experience, two years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management and an additional two years of experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 credit hours must be in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, 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 and two years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional education beyond the 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.
3. 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 experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with firearms.
- Wildlife conflict resolution experience.
- Experience with customer service relating to natural resources management.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 accept information submitted after this date. 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 and qualifications of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
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.
*Should benefits be available, this will be discussed at the time of hire
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 at
Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at
Adriana.Parravano@maryland.gov.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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.
