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Seasonal Conservation Aide- NO BENEFITS

Green Ridge State Forest

Recruitment #15-002293-0002

Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

Three (3) vacancies

Contract Period: March - December (3 to 10 months with start/end dates negotiable)

GRADE

N/A

LOCATION OF POSITION

Flintstone, MD - Green Ridge State Forest (Allegany County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service/Western Region, is currently accepting applications for three (3) Conservation Aide positions located at Green Ridge State Forest in Flintstone, Maryland. The incumbent may independently perform moderately complex tasks in maintenance work, including routine construction work, campsite maintenance, rendering routine preventive maintenance, and making minor repairs or improvements to buildings, fixtures, mechanical equipment, grounds and roadways. Other duties may include but are not limited to: snow removal, planting trees, operating chainsaws, habitat improvement projects and boundary line maintenance.

The selected candidates may be required to work weekends and/or holidays. Short term and ten-month contracts are available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a state high school equivalence certificate.

Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Conservation Aide or equivalent.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of heavy equipments such as bulldozers, plows, large trucks, etc; of conservation principles and practices.

Elementary 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 carry out orders and instructions; to work independently on specialized assignments; to work effectively with fellow workers; to deal with the general public

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess the appropriate operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. May be required to work weekends and/or holidays.

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 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.




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