Seasonal Natural Resources Technician I- NO BENEFITS
Piney Point Aquaculture- Oyster Program
Recruitment #15-002293-0052
Department | DNR - Fisheries Service |
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Date Opened | 2/23/2015 12:46:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/9/2015 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $12.97/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Shavonne Jones |
Work Location |
St. Mary's
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Introduction
Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS
One (1) vacancy; full- time
Contract Period: starting and ending dates negotiable but not to exceed 6 months
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service, is currently accepting applications for one seasonal contractual Natural Resource Technician I at the Piney Point Aquaculture Center (St. Mary's County). The selected candidate will assist with oyster shellfish cultivation and restoration. Applicants must have a working knowledge of shellfish biology and culture and water quality analysis. The incumbent must have the ability to maintain good daily records, computer knowledge, and work under supervision storing and entering daily production information.
Note:
The selected candidate must be able to work a varied schedule of early morning days, weekend rotation and holidays to assist loading oyster seed planting boats, in varied weather conditions, and lift up to 35 pounds consistently.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of sixty (60) 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: None.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Shellfish hatchery and laboratory experience are preferred.
Operating knowledge of heavy-duty equipment and practical mechanical skills is preferred.
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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