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Seasonal Forest Ranger

Two (2) Vacancies

Recruitment #17-002293-0003

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

Two (2) Vacancies - Full-Time

Contract Period: March 2017 - December 2017

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Madonna Ranger Station - Jarrettsville, MD (Harford County)     

Powellville Fire Center - Pittsville, MD (Wicomico County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Forest Service is accepting applications for two full-time seasonal Forest Ranger positions that will report to the Fire Staff and assist with wildland fire management in a multi-county area. One position will be located at the Madonna Ranger Station in Harford County and one position will be located at the Powellville Fire Center in Wicomico County. Responsibilities will include wildland fire prevention, pre-suppression and suppression duties including response to wildfires, prescribed burning, equipment operation, prevention and planning activities, training, routine maintenance, and other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalence certificate.

Experience: Three years experience in wildland fire or forestry work.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees appointed to this position will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.  A Class A or B CDL Drivers License is required for this position. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Completion of Basic Wildland Fire Training: S-130, S-190, I-100. 

Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

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.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

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.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Charles Hecker at charles.hecker@maryland.gov

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.




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