Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage 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.
**INTERNAL RECRUITMENT - CURRENT MDNR WHS MERIT EMPLOYEES ONLY**
GRADE
ASTD13
LOCATION OF POSITION
Indian Springs Work Center
14038 Blairs Valley Road, Clear Spring, MD 21722
Main Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for conducting WHS Wildlife Response activities in Frederick and
Washington counties. 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 and
assist with research projects. This position must also maintain annual training requirements and
awareness of policy updates/changes in order to improve the public’s understanding of wildlife
conservation issues via outreach efforts.
Of particular importance is the response to bear emergencies and the resolution of bear
complaints as part of the Black Bear Response Team and/or the Wildlife Emergency Response
staff.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service is seeking interested candidates for a Natural Resources Technician position in our Wildlife Response program. This position is based out of the Wildlife and Heritage Service Indian Springs Work Center located in Clear Spring, MD. The primary function of this position is to conduct WHS Wildlife Response activities in Frederick and Washington counties. 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 and assist with research projects. Of particular importance is the response to bear emergencies and the resolution of bear complaints both during normal business hours and after hours as part of the Wildlife Emergency Response staff. This position also provides as-needed support to the Land Management program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Seven years of experience, five 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, 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 and five 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
- At least three years of experience in responding to and handling wildlife complaints and emergencies.
- At least three years of experience using firearms and chemical immobilization equipment in a professional setting.
- At least three years of experience providing technical support to the public regarding wildlife conflict resolution in a professional setting in-person and over the phone.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
**INTERNAL RECRUITMENT - CURRENT MDNR WHS MERIT EMPLOYEES ONLY**
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 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.
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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
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 before the announcement deadline 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.
