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Seasonal Student Technical Assistant- NO BENEFITS

Fisheries Service

Recruitment #15-002293-0048

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

One (1) vacancy

Contract Period: June 3, 2015- August 18, 2015

GRADE

N/A

LOCATION OF POSITION

Appalachian Laboratory Office- Frostburg, MD (Allegany County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service is currently accepting applications for a Student Technical Assistant at the Appalachian Laboratory office in Frostburg , Maryland. This position is an entry level job and will provide assistance as required to the Statewide Species specialist and the Statewide Brook Trout Biologist performing regional and statewide fisheries management work. Job duties will include, but are not limited to performing electrofishing surveys, collecting water quality data, field surveys of habitat conditions, and statewide assistance on population surveys. Perform other necessary duties as required. Exposure to inclement weather and heavy lifting are frequent.  Must have a valid driver’s license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  High school diploma or GED
Experience: Currently enrolled as a college student in biological sciences field

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid Driver's License is required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in adverse conditions, hike long distances carrying sampling equipment (up to 50 lbs), and work independently as directed.

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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