Deadline: Tue, 05/09/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: DNR - Forest Service Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Maryland Location Detail: Caroline County Job Description: This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forestry unit. 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. This position serves in a Regional Forestry Project on a Project Managers Staff as professional support in the areas of forest management, forest protection, urban and community forestry, law enforcement, information and education services, demonstration forest, on private lands or lands owned by the Department, supporting the main goal of inspiring Marylanders to live in harmony with nature and to protect the Chesapeake Bay. The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service Eastern Region is accepting applications for a Forester. This position is responsible for the operations and administration of all forestry programs in Caroline & Talbot Counties and may assist with operations in Dorchester County. Primary duties include the implementation and coordination of forestry-related activities and programs within Caroline & Talbot Counties on private land. Job duties include forest stewardship plan preparation, forest inventory, forestation, forest resource protection, forest fire suppression, prescribe fire, BMP implementation, information and education, and urban and community forestry. These forestry activities directly support the Departmental goal of conserving the natural resources of Maryland and protecting the Chesapeake Bay. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 · Experience with forestry data collection · Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically ArcGIS software · Experience using Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word and Excel · Experience with reforestation or afforestation projects · Experience with wildland fire suppression and prescribed burning LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 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 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. Miscellaneous: 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 minimum 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. Salary: $46,435.00 - $71,124.00/year Benefits: State of Maryland benefits: https://dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/Pages/BenefitsEmployment.aspx How to Apply: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/newregpages/termsofuse.asp?RecruitNum1=23&RecruitNum2=001066&RecruitNum3=0002 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, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Adriana Parravano at adriana.parravano@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.
