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APIARY INSPECTOR (Contractual)

Seasonal Field Aide

Recruitment #15-002293-0080

Introduction

THERE ARE CURRENTLY TWO VACANCIES: You must select each county per Region on your application

1. Western Maryland Region - Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington Counties.

2. Northeast Maryland Region - Cecil and Kent Counties.

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Western Maryland - Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington Counties.

Northeast Maryland - Cecil and Kent Counties.

MILEAGE WILL BE REIMBURSED WHEN TRAVELING WITHIN YOUR ASSIGNED REGION

Main Purpose of Job

This is part-time work as an Apiary Inspector, to work approximately 300 hours per season. Activities include the inspection of honey bee colonies for disease and pests and pesticide losses.

POSITION DUTIES

Inspect honey bee colonies for diseases, pests and pesticide losses.

Recommend appropriate measures for honey bee colony management and the control of bee diseases.

Perform record keeping/office work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Age of 18 Years Old.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

This is specialized work, and a thorough understanding of honey bee colonies and beekeeping programs is required to carry out inspection activities.  A minimum of three years of successful, progressively experience in a practical beekeeping program or in beekeeping inspection is required.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

A driver's license valid in Maryland is required.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)  

If you are submitting additional information, such as transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 410-841-5846).  Mailing Address: Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401.

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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