NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN III

*Please note the location for this position has changed from Charles County to Anne Arundel County.*

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service in Annapolis, MD.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only. 

The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year. 

Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service, in Annapolis, Maryland is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Technician III. This position is responsible for conducting basic Wildlife Response activities in the assigned counties. In that role, this position administers deer management permits, performs wildlife surveys, helps capture / trap wildlife, and responds to wildlife emergencies. The selected candidate also performs outreach activities, assists with habitat management projects and maintenance/repair of facilities and equipment, and monitoring public use on Wildlife Management Areas and other DNR owned or controlled properties for the purpose of wildlife conservation/protection and public recreation.

The incumbent's primary purpose is to be responsive to the public's need for the resolution of wildlife problems which involves responding to and resolving reports of sick, injured, entrapped, or nuisance wildlife. Other duties may include the assessment of wildlife population status via monitoring surveys, assist with research projects, improve public understanding of wildlife conservation issues via outreach efforts, and assist the Land Management staff as available. Responsibilities will involve firearm and immobilization equipment use, wildlife emergency resolution, timely survey completion, permit use tracking and regular public interaction.

Education: Completion of sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, 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: Two years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management.

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.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the biological science technician field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.   

For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

Experience Trapping and/or immobilizing wildlife is preferred.
Experience in conducting outreach and educational activities promoting wildlife conservation, management and wildlife oriented recreational activities is preferred. 
Experience in land management focusing on wildlife habitat improvement is preferred.
Experience with farm equipment and/or heavy equipment is preferred.

Persons appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Please note: Supporting documents such as transcripts, resumes, or journal publications etc. are not used during the screening process, therefore, it is not necessary to forward them.

Your application is part of the examination process. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately.

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

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.  

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

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.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Khia Poteat (410) 260-8083

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.