Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.
**INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY CURRENT MDNR WHS EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED**
GRADE
ASTD11
LOCATION OF POSITION
Indian Springs WMA
14038 Blairs Valley Road Clear Spring MD 21722
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and conduct land management activitieswildlife surveys and monitor public use on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) includingassisting in the development and implementation of area objectives to achieve statewide goalsfor the management of assigned WMAs and other DNR lands under the supervision of theHabitat Manager. As such this position requires knowledge of land management practicesbasic biological analysis project coordination and evaluation of a variety of wildlifemanagement techniques. This position will supervise other Natural Resource Techniciansassigned to the land management program within the assigned area.
This position requires knowledge of land management practices farming equipmentmaintenance/repair/use basic wildlife species identification vehicle maintenance/repair/useand the application of standard wildlife management techniques. The employee is expected toprovide technical assistance to other DNR units.
The position is also responsible for frequent interaction with the public to inform them ofpublic land opportunities resolve routine wildlife problems and direct them to appropriatecontacts within WHS and other agencies.
This position is also expected to respond to black bear and other nuisance wildlifecomplaints and emergencies in accordance with the Wildlife Emergency Response Plan andBlack Bear Response Plan protocols. Responds to injured deer and other wildlifeemergencies that may pose risks to the public or wildlife species of concern. Acts as Unitrepresentative at wildlife emergencies. Performs as lead at wildlife emergencies and directsother emergency personnel including State Police Sheriffs Office NR Police and otherpersons on site.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service is seeking interested candidates for a Natural Resources Technician Area Manager position. This is position based out of the Wildlife and Heritage Service Indian Springs Work Center located in Clear Spring MD. The main purpose of this position is to coordinate and conduct land management activities wildlife surveys and monitor public use on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) under the supervision of the Habitat Manager. As such this position requires knowledge of land management practices basic biological analysis project coordination and evaluation of a variety of wildlife management techniques. This position will supervise other Natural Resource Technicians assigned to the land management program within the assigned area. The employee will also respond to and resolve humanwildlife conflicts and emergencies both during normal business hours and afterhours when needed within the work areas of Frederick and Washington Counties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:Five years of experience three years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management and an additional two years of experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry arboriculture wildlife aquaculture natural resources management or fisheries.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university 18 credit hours must be in biology biochemistryenvironmental science forest technology arboriculture aquaculture naturalscience 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 and three years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management for the required experience.
may substitute additional education beyond the 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study on a yearforyear basis for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a noncommissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management andbiological sciences specialty codes in the biological science technician field of work on a yearforyear basis for the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a bachelors degree in wildlife management biology natural science natural resourcesmanagement botany or zoology from an accredited college or university.
- At least three years of experience operating farm equipment heavy equipment and power tools forthe purposes of habitat management and facility maintenance.
- At least one year of experience in responding to and handling nuisance wildlife complaints andemergencies.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
**INTERNAL RECRUITMENT ONLY CURRENT MDNR WHS EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED**
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees 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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure you 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. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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 you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
BENEFITS
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 C3 Annapolis MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment please contact
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Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions as a result of technical difficulties will be accepted.
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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
Natural Resources Technician IV
