Deadline: Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Maryland Location Detail: Annapolis Job Description: This position supports the technical activities of the Forest Watershed Program, providing coordination, planning, tracking, and technical assistance for actions such as riparian forest buffer restoration, tree planting, sustainable forest management, forest conservation, forest health, source water protection, forest ecosystem services, and assessing forest harvesting BMPs. The position is designed to directly support implementation and tracking of forestry practices that contribute to commitments in the Chesapeake Bay Agreement. Qualifications: Minimum Qualification Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from a school of forestry accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Experience: None. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master of Science degree approved by the State Board of Foresters for the required Bachelor’s degree. 2. The education requirement is pursuant to Business Occupations and Professions Article, Sections 7-206 and 7-304 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the forestry field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Desired or Preferred Qualifications · Forest stand data collection and tree planting experience · Geographic Information System classes or experience Licenses, Registration, and Certifications 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. Special Requirements 1. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification will be subject to assignment in any county of the State. Upon permanent appointment, the employee will be required to reside in the county or region to which they are assigned. 2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, are required to submit a telephone number where they can be reached in case of forest fire emergencies. Salary: $42,874.00 - $68,061.00 Benefits: Benefits of Employment (maryland.gov) How to Apply: 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, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov. Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov. 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 State’s diversity. Terms of Use Agreement - State of Maryland (jobapscloud.com)
