SUMMER STUDENT WORKER (Unpaid)

Introduction The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites eligible candidates to apply for an internship with Fishing and Boating Services' Freshwater Fisheries Program. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience in the field of freshwater fisheries management, habitat and population assessments, hatcheries, and fishing education and outreach.\r\n GRADE 9998\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Brandywine, MD (Prince George's County)\r\n Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to provide assistance to fisheries-related tasks, both in the field and in the laboratory, relating to freshwater sportfishing management. The selected candidate will assist with fyke net surveys to assess fish communities in inland impoundments (reservoirs and ponds); electrofishing, seining, and lab work to assess tidal freshwater fisheries habit and tidal bass populations; backpack electrofishing to assess inland stream fish communities; providing fisheries-related education and outreach at community fishing-oriented events; and other groups within fisheries with fieldwork on Maryland's coastal bays, the Chesapeake's brackish, tidal rivers, and special projects relating to inland fisheries habitat improvement projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe internship runs twelve weeks between June and August. The specific start/end dates, hours, and schedule will be determined in collaboration between the intern and supervisor.�\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must be a current or recently graduated college student, undergraduate or graduate level. A GPA of 2.5 or above is required to receive academic credit.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThe applicant must possess a valid drivers license and/or their own transportation and ability to report to their work center in Brandywine, MD.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to students enrolled in or having recently completed a major of study relating to environmental science/policy, natural resources management, biology, fisheries management, marine biology, or a related field. Preferred candidates will possess an enthusiasm for gaining first-hand experience working in Maryland's diverse array of waterways-from fishing ponds and lakes to streams, tidal freshwater rivers, brackish rivers, and coastal bays.� Familiarity and experience with fishing or fisheries is desired but not necessary.� Candidates should be comfortable working aboard small outboard boats in/around adverse conditions, including heat, biting insects, jellyfish, poison ivy, ticks, and thorns and may be asked to work long hours.� Candidates should possess the ability to perform minor physical tasks related to walking on a stream bottom, carrying a backpack up to 20lbs, hiking off-trail, and safely perform tasks such as pulling nets, lifting buckets of water, and staying upright aboard small watercraft.�\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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. Please note, a provisional driver's license will not be accepted as the restrictions may interfere with the job requirements.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment and submit all additional documentation as required as noted below in the "Further Instructions" section. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit the required documentation will proceed to the next phase of evaluation. Candidates may be interviewed in person, by virtual video call, or via telephone to determine selection.\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The additional documents listed below are required for this recruitment along with your online application. Additional documents can be emailed to julie.kline@maryland.gov. Letters of recommendation may be sent directly to julie.kline@maryland.gov by the applicant or the person providing the reference.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Resume and Cover Letter\r\n Two Letters of Recommendation, signed and dated\r\n \r\n Must be from a faculty liaison for school credit\r\n Letters of recommendation from family members will not be accepted\r\n \r\n \r\n Unofficial Transcript�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nFaxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf 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 Application.

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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.�\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Kline at julie.kline@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease 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

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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.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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