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Seasonal Natural Resources Technician I

Blue Crab Program-Fisheries Service

Recruitment #14-999999-342

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

Contract Period: May 28, 2014- September 23, 2014

LOCATION OF POSITION

Stevensville, MD (Queen Anne's County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Blue Crab Program, at the Matapeake Work Center in Stevensville, MD, is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual Natural Resource Technician II position. This position will assist with field surveys that monitor the status of the blue crab population in the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay. Duties will include both the trawl survey that samples crabs and key finfish species, as well as the Cooperative Blue Crab Data Collection Program which is conducted on commercial vessels. A wide range of areas are sampled from the head of the Bay to the MD/VA state line. Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, as work on commercial vessels requires early starting times. Occasional overnight travel is required to access remote sampling areas. Additional duties would include assisting with data entry. A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently, as well as in small teams, with minimal supervision in remote areas are essential. A valid driver's license is required. The position will run from 5/28/2014 thru 9/23/2014.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Completion of sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, GIS disciplines, public administration, land use or environmental planning, park management, 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.  

Experience:  None  

Notes:

1.  Additional experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2.  Additional education beyond sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study can be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants with strong field biology skills, the ability to work independently in remote areas, experience with small boats and navigation, as well as Microsoft Excel are preferred but not required. 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may 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, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.  

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is strongly recommended. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

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.





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