Introduction
This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employees only.This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services.
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.
GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
303 Marine Academy Drive, Stevensville, Maryland 21601 (Queen Anne’s County)
Main Purpose of Job
This position is a sub-professional technical work at the experienced level in the field of surveying. It works with the survey team using surveying equipment and is responsible for the accurate placement of regulatory and navigation buoys on a 36’ Buoy Tender/Debris vessel. This position supervises the structural/cosmetic repairs/upgrades and is responsible for commanding small vessels involved in buoy operations. The program is vital to a variety of state regulatory, research and restoration programs within Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate including at least four courses in mathematics and/or science.
Experience: Two years of experience performing advanced level HydrographicEngineering Associate work or three years of experience performingfull performance level/advance level Hydrographic Engineering Associate work in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
OR
Experience:Nine years of experience involving any combination of hydrography,engineering, surveying, or construction inspection work includingthree years of experience in hydrographic engineering associated activities.
Notes:
1.Candidates may substitute credit hours in the field of engineering, geology, physics, oceanography, or mathematics (excluding basic required courses) from an accredited college or university at the rate of 15 credit hours for one year, for up to two years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Civil Engineeringclassifications or CivilEngineeringor Quarrying Specialist specialty codes in thehydrographic engineeringfield of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- GPS and GIS training and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Experience or desire to learn operation and maintenance of boats, motors, and trailers.
- Experience with or ability to quickly learn technical skills and computer programs such as ArcGIS, Arc Map, Visual CAD, Excel.
- Google Sheets and Google Documents.
- A USCG Captain’s license and/or a Commercial Driver’s License or desire to obtain one is preferred but not required.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employees only.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Some positions in this classification are assigned duties, which will require the individual to be examined by a physician. After an offer of employment, applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that 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.
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 that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable. This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.).You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.
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, 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 Kyle Thompson at kyle.thompson@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.
