State of Maryland
SEASONAL HOURLY Natural Resource Technician
State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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SEASONAL HOURLY Natural Resource Technician
role with the State of Maryland.
Position type: Seasonal Contractual - Natural Resource Technician
Grade: 9998
Location: Stevensville, MD (Queen Annes County)
Location of position: Stevensville, MD (Matapeake Work Center)
Main Purpose of Job & Responsibilities The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Ecosystem Assessment Division in Stevensville, MD is accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual Natural Resource Technician. The duties of this position will be to work with staff to:
Identify Chesapeake Bay fish species (juvenile and adult stages).
Process ichthyoplankton samples in the lab.
Assist with field sampling and water quality collections conducted from boats and on shore during the spring and summer field seasons.
Assist with data entry (Excel/Access) and office duties.
Maintain equipment and nets, lift heavy objects, drive state-owned vehicles, and work in periodic adverse outdoor conditions (hot/cold temperatures, rain).
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School diploma required.
Experience: None.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Completion of 30 hours from an accredited college or university, with at least 12 credit hours in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, technology, arboriculture, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology, or a related field OR two years of experience performing technical work in the field of fisheries, wildlife, forestry, aquaculture or natural resources management.
Experience in the identification of Chesapeake Bay fish.
Experience using sampling equipment (trawl, seines, etc.)
Laboratory experience with microscopes.
Selection Process Please provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
Benefits Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 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 may also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but those benefits will be fully paid by the employee. Leave may be granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
Benefits will be discussed at the time of hire.
Further Instructions The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address. Faxed or e‑mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
Contact
Alexandra Gast
at Alexandra.gast@maryland.gov for questions about the application or to make adjustments before the announcement deadline.
We encourage candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates to apply. Veterans are thanked. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State’s diversity.
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SEASONAL HOURLY Natural Resource Technician
role with the State of Maryland.
Position type: Seasonal Contractual - Natural Resource Technician
Grade: 9998
Location: Stevensville, MD (Queen Annes County)
Location of position: Stevensville, MD (Matapeake Work Center)
Main Purpose of Job & Responsibilities The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Ecosystem Assessment Division in Stevensville, MD is accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual Natural Resource Technician. The duties of this position will be to work with staff to:
Identify Chesapeake Bay fish species (juvenile and adult stages).
Process ichthyoplankton samples in the lab.
Assist with field sampling and water quality collections conducted from boats and on shore during the spring and summer field seasons.
Assist with data entry (Excel/Access) and office duties.
Maintain equipment and nets, lift heavy objects, drive state-owned vehicles, and work in periodic adverse outdoor conditions (hot/cold temperatures, rain).
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School diploma required.
Experience: None.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
Completion of 30 hours from an accredited college or university, with at least 12 credit hours in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, technology, arboriculture, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology, or a related field OR two years of experience performing technical work in the field of fisheries, wildlife, forestry, aquaculture or natural resources management.
Experience in the identification of Chesapeake Bay fish.
Experience using sampling equipment (trawl, seines, etc.)
Laboratory experience with microscopes.
Selection Process Please provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
Benefits Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 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 may also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but those benefits will be fully paid by the employee. Leave may be granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
Benefits will be discussed at the time of hire.
Further Instructions The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address. Faxed or e‑mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
Contact
Alexandra Gast
at Alexandra.gast@maryland.gov for questions about the application or to make adjustments before the announcement deadline.
We encourage candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates to apply. Veterans are thanked. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who reflect the State’s diversity.
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