ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) vacancy

Contract Period: Not to exceed ten (10) months

Annapolis, MD

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Chesapeake and Coastal Service, is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual (Administrative Officer III). This position will: (1) Develop and expand program offerings of the Center for Conservation Education & Stewardship to include current coastal and watershed topics. Work with other staff to develop new program elements and write lesson plans on a variety of science topics that address aquatic natural resources issues in Maryland to use in DNR programs. Topics may include, but are not limited to: water quality, sea level rise, micro-plastics and other pollution, flooding, and human impacts on aquatic resources; (2) Plan and conduct professional development workshops for educators statewide to support freshwater, Chesapeake and coastal priorities of the Department. These may include topics such as water quality, aquatic species, streams, wetlands, climate change and stewardship activities, through a variety of current education programs; (3) Manage the Angler Education Program which includes supervising one additional summer seasonal position. Manage fishing program organization, such as purchasing, preparation of materials and maintaining equipment, advertising and scheduling, and collecting and maintaining data on program participation. Teach fishing programs to children ages 8-15 including basic fishing skills, knot tying, casting, catch and release, fish identification, angler ethics, environmental responsibility and fishing regulations. These will be conducted as half-day or full day programs held at a variety of locations around the state; (4) Collaborate with schools, public and non-public, to establish after school fishing clubs; (5) Assist with streams education program development and delivery, including teacher training, developing resource materials, and helping schools with hands-on stream health assessment; and (6) Contribute as a member of the education team in additional education activities as assigned.

For education obtained outside of the United States (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 U.S., 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.html with the application.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Three years experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.  

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following:

• Experience fishing and/or teaching others to fish
• Experience writing lesson plans
• Experience developing after school programs
• Experience/knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards
• Experience/knowledge of Common Core
• Experience/knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
• Experience/knowledge of Maryland's Environmental Literacy Standards

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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. Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date with the exception of a foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Your application may be approved pending receipt of the evaluation. 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 do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.). 

You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

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 Khia Poteat at khia.poteat@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.