Seasonal Natural Resources Technician I
Anadromous Restoration Project Technician (Matapeake)
Recruitment #16-003092-0002
Department | DNR - Fisheries Service |
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Date Opened | 1/28/2016 12:52:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 2/11/2016 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $12.93/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Shavonne Jones |
Work Location |
Queen Anne's
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Introduction
Seasonal Contractual
One (1) vacancy; full-time
Contract Period: April 6, 2016- January 21, 2017
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Fisheries Service, is accepting applications to fill one seasonal/contractual Natural Resource Technician I position at Matapeake State Park in Stevensville, Maryland. The position will support restoration projects for American and hickory shad.
The selected candidate will participate in a restoration effort conducted by Maryland DNR's Hatcheries Division Anadromous Restoration project. Primary duties will be to support biologists in all aspects of the restoration project.
Job responsibilities will include:
- Assisting biologists in electro-fishing and seine surveys
- Processing and aging shad scales
- Mounting and interpretation of shad otoliths
- Data entry
- Equipment and vehicle maintenance
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
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. 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 education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
Please note: Supporting documents such as resumes, transcripts, or journal articles etc. are not reviewed during the screening process. It is not neccessary to forward or attach such documents.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8080.
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.
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.