Seasonal Hourly Shift Natural Resources Technician
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Job Location:
Garrett, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
Salary $19.36/hour
Employment type Full-time
GRADE
HRLY 0008
LOCATION OF POSITION
73 Brant Road Swanton MD 21561 (Garrett County)
Main Purpose of Job
A Natural Resources Technician is the entry level of technical biological work assisting NaturalResources Planners in the management of natural resources. Employees in this classificationreceive close supervision from a Natural Resources Planner or other designated aspects of the work such as the handling of wildlife working aboard a boat or working inthe area of a forest fire are considered hazardous. Employees will be required to wear protectiveclothing and equipment when the need arises. Work is performed indoors and outdoors undervarious weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends evenings andholidays as scheduled.
Duties may vary and generally include but are not limited to:
- Identify and collect basic water quality data such as temperature pH level flow depth and width measurements and habitat data such as forest type age or class distribution
- Operate various types of equipment to create habitat for a variety of aquatic and terrestrial species
- Work with permit holders to identify and mark hazard trees for removal
- Access public and private properties when authorized to inspect sites for compliance and identify violations of applicable laws regulations or permit conditions
- Operate or ride in motorized and non-motorized watercraft including boats and kayaks and work safely and effectively in and around aquatic environments
- Maintain and repair equipment nest boxes and facilities
- Assist higher level professional staff in developing natural resource management plans
- Assist in conducting inventories of game and fish populations
- Assist higher level staff in providing assistance to landowners in regard to wildlife habitat improvement nuisance wildlife management and best management practices
- Assist with presentations to various public or private civic and recreational groups
- May maintain records on work activities and prepare basic reports
- May compute costs for materials and equipment usage or requisition procure and take inventories of supplies
- May clean and maintain field and laboratory equipment
- May train or supervise seasonal employees and interns in conducting research and inventory activities and implementing natural resources management plans
- Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Work can be physical in nature requiring the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time lift and carry heavy objects do repetitive bending and stooping climb ladders and operate heavy equipment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university; 12 credit hoursmust be in biology biochemistry environmental science forest technology arboricultureaquaculture natural science natural resources management botany marine biologymarine ecology physical oceanography ichthyology fisheries management wildlifemanagement zoology or a natural resources management related field of study for therequired experience.
Experience:One year of experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestryarboriculture wildlife aquaculture natural resources management or fisheries.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of natural resources conservation and management principles and practices;
- Ability to follow instructions;
- Ability to use or operate tools equipment and machines;
- Ability to perform field assignments and related office work with the other employees;
- Ability to obtain a boating license;
- Ability to complete administrative tasks using office equipment;
- Ability to communicate effectively.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motorvehicle UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motorvehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their currentdriving record. Please note a provisional drivers license will not be accepted as the restrictionsmay interfere with the job requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigationincluding but not limited to: employment reference check education verification driving recordcheck (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history checkincluding fingerprinting. Should the position you are in consideration for require an employmentdriving or criminal history check continued employment will be contingent on the results.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions 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 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.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
*Should benefits be available this information 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.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment please contact Emilee Knott at.
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
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.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Quality Analysis
- Facility
- ISO
- Inventory Levels
- Root cause Analysis
- Shift operations
- General Maintenance
- Daily Operations
- Supervision
- Analysis
- PLC
- Safety Standards
- Quality Standards
- Time management skills
- Troubleshooting
