Seasonal Conservation Aide IV

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) vacancy; part-time up to 30 hrs/week

Contract Period: December 2015- October 2016 (10 months)

*contract start/end dates are flexible and subject to change*

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service/Central Region, is currently accepting applications for a part-time seasonal-contractual Conservation Aide IV position in North East, Maryland. Work entails performing independently moderate complex tasks in maintenance of the State Forest including routine construction work, rendering routine preventive maintenance or mechanical equipment, and making minor repairs or improvements to buildings, fixtures, grounds and roadways. Other duties may include but are not limited to: working with contract vendors on maintenance projects, cutting grass, operating chainsaws, habitat improvement projects, forest fire suppression and boundary line recovery projects.

Note: This position may require some work on weekends and/or holidays. Exposure to inclement weather and heavy lifting are frequent.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None. 

Experience with prior maintenance, forest or park management.

Knowledge of operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, plows, large trucks, etc.;  of conservation principles and practices;

Knowledge of agricultural practices of the more common species of plant life and wildlife indigenous to the State and its geography; of fire suppression practices;

Ability to supervise work crews; to provide guidance and training to lower level, semi-skilled and unskilled        workers; to make all necessary adjustments to operated vehicles and equipment; to prepare simple work  reports and schedules; to carry out orders and instructions; to work effectively with fellow workers; to work independently on specialized assignments; to deal effectively with the general public.

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.

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. 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.

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.