Natural Resources Technician II

State of Maryland • Garrett, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Natural Resources Technician II position at Deep Creek Lake Natural Resources Management Area (NRMA) provides field and technical support to the Lake Manager in the implementation of natural resource management, visitor services, and recreational access programs. This position plays an important role in assisting with the day-to-day operations of Maryland’s largest freshwater lake, supporting environmental monitoring, permit compliance, and public service functions. Under the direction of the Lake Manager, the Technician performs a variety of duties related to natural resource protection, shoreline permitting, data collection, and general site maintenance across 65 miles of shoreline and 3,900 acres of freshwater at Deep Creek Lake. The Technician supports the issuance of over 1,900 annual shoreline use permits, inspections of 1,500+ parcels with Deed of Conservation Easements, and monitoring activities involving lake usage by over 1.2 million annual visitors.

Requirements

• Three years of experience, one year of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management and an additional two years of experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries.
• Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 credit hours must be in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, forest technology, arboriculture, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology, or a natural resources management related field of study and one year of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute additional education beyond the completion of the 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the biological science technician field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record.
• Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to: employment reference check, education verification, driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting. Should the position you are in consideration for require an employment, driving or criminal history check, continued employment will be contingent on the results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using hand and power tools such as drills, chainsaws, impact drivers, measuring devices, winches and air compressors
• Experience leading seasonal work crews or volunteer groups through project completion
• Experience using land planning and ArcGIS software, GPS unit and associated software and equipment
• Possession of a Maryland Boating License, or willingness to obtain one after hire
• Experience working independently

Responsibilities

• This position assigns and oversees daily tasks, manages workload distribution, trains and ensures field activities are completed safely and efficiently by seasonal contractual employees and volunteers.
• Serves as the liaison between seasonal staff and the Lake Manager, facilitating clear communication, reporting progress, and addressing operational needs.
• Responds orally and in writing to requests for information and assistance from the public, adjacent property owners, realtors, and responds to calls or complaints on lake management issues.
• Applies the COMAR 08.08.05 regulations to the review and issuance of all permits and activities associated with the NRMA.
• Facilitates meetings and site visits associated with natural resource management.
• Provides reports on completed tasks and communicates complex issues to the Lake Manager.
• Maintains and inventories tools and office equipment associated with the position such as vehicle and equipment maintenance, office supplies, survey and scientific equipment.
• Collaborates with local, regional and state agencies on projects related to Deep Creek Lake including public outreach.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees