Natural Resources Technician III (current DNR employees only)

THIS INTERNAL RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES EMPLOYEES (DNR) ONLY.

Long Term Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: One (1) year with the possibilty of renewal

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Oxford, MD (Talbot County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services in Oxford, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Technician III. The selected candidate will be responsible for collecting biological samples from a variety of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife around the state. Duties include biological sample collection, sample processing and storage, shipment of samples to diagnostic laboratories, maintenance of data sets, special projects and other biological and administrative duty related tasks. Candidate will be responsible to maintain all sampling supplies and equipment in clean, working order, maintain records, and perform necessary tasks to include freezer inventory, sample database maintenance, writing summary reports and other related duties as assigned. Safety standards and workplace training will be provided.

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 with the application.

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.   

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

Understanding of animal biology and anatomy, participation in fish, wildlife, marine mammal or sea turtle necropsy is preferred.

Experience with a variety of technical sampling methods including blood sample analysis is preferred.

An understanding of histology and image analysis and proper sample storage and shipment protocol is preferred.

Basic knowledge of boat operation is preferred.

This internal recruitment is limited to current Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employees only.

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.

Your application is part of the examination process. 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. Please do not submit any unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts etc.). Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application.

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 Shavonne Jones at (410) 260-8075

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.