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Job Location:
Allegany, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
One Vacancy; Full-time
May 20 - Aug. 26 2026 start date negotiable
GRADE
9998
LOCATION OF POSITION
301 Braddock Road Frostburg MD 21532
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources Wildlife & Heritage Service in Frostburg Marylandis currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual position (Small Mammal Field Technician). TheMaryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife & Heritage Service in Annapolis Maryland seeks a highlymotivated individual to assist with researching monitoring and conducting biological inventories of rarethreatened and endangered small mammals including bats and their associated habitats primarily in the WesternRegion. The primary function of the position is to assist with the collection and organization of field data usingstandardized data collection procedures and equipment which includes (1) identification of appropriate habitat fortarget species (2) deployment of camera traps targeting Allegheny woodrats and a suite of rare small mammals (3)deployment of other traps targeting small mammals (i.e. hair snares Sherman traps pit fall traps) (4) deploymentof ultrasonic acoustic recorders in forested and rock talus settings for rare bats (5) trapping and handling bats(mist nets and harp traps) (6) collecting data with GPS and GIS mapping applications (7) collecting detailedhabitat information and (8) troubleshooting equipment managing files and formatting data.
Most of the work will occur on public land but some work may involve engaging with private landowners andinteracting with the public. Most work will be during the day but may require long days (>10 hours) early eveningand nocturnal surveys occasional weekend work and possibly some overnight travel. While there will be someindoor work (i.e. data management field planning) the majority of this position will be outside in westernMaryland. Work will be conducted in a variety of habitats under varying weather conditions and will at timesinvolve strenuous physical exertion over difficult terrain as well as exposure to biting insects and poisonous plants(e.g. poison ivy).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Two years of experience performing technical biological field work in the fields of wildlife biologybotany forestry ecology or a related field.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute a combination of education and experience in entomology biology botany forestryecology or a related field on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Thirty credit hours are consideredequivalent to one year of experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to identify and safely handle small mammals of western Maryland including bats (i.e. current rabies titer).
- The ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. for several miles over difficult terrain.
- Ability to identify common herbaceous and woody plant species and habitats of western Maryland. Additional plant identification skills including rare species.
- Experience with ESRI products (i.e. ArcGIS Field Maps Survey123) Microsoft Excel GPS units and management of biological datasets.
- Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions at remote locations on difficult and hazardous terrain areas (i.e. forests talus slopes rock outcrops dense rhododendron).
- A strong work ethic the ability to work well both independently and in small teams in remote rugged areas with minimal supervision.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Persons in this position 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 accept information submitted after this date. 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 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 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 before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment please contact Adriana Parravano 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.
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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.
