Seasonal Conservation Aide IV-NO BENEFITS
Trail Technician
Recruitment #15-002293-0074
Department | DNR - Forest Service |
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Date Opened | 5/29/2015 12:29:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/12/2015 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $9.00 - $13.00/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Shavonne Jones |
Work Location |
Cecil
|
Introduction
Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS
One (1) vacancy (up to 40 hours/week)
Contract Period: August 2015- June 2016
GRADE
N/A
LOCATION OF POSITION
Elk Neck State Forest- North East, MD (Cecil County)
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service/Central Region, is currently accepting applications for seasonal-contractual Conservation Aide IV position located at Elk Neck State Forest in North East, Maryland. Work entails performing independently moderate complex tasks in the maintenance of 14 miles of hiking trails including routine construction work, 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: working with contract vendors on maintenance projects, operating chainsaws, habitat improvement projects, forest fire suppression and working on volunteer trail projects.
Note: This position may require some work on weekends and/or holidays. Exposure to inclement weather and heavy lifting are frequent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: None.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, plows, large trucks, etc is preferred.
Knowledge of trail management practices and design standards is preffered.
The possession of a CDL driver's license is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have the ability to obtain a CDL driver's license.
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.
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