Natural Resources Technician I
FRIDAY JANUARY 11TH
Location: Annapolis. MD
Description: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division (MANTA), is currently accepting applications for a seasonal contractual Natural Resources Technician I position. The position will assist with monitoring and reporting on stream restoration efforts as part of the Maryland Biological Stream Survey (MBSS) and participate in other field studies as assigned. Primary duties include measuring stream and storm flow, tracking and compiling monitoring data, preparing interpretive reports, and data entry. Duties may also include processing benthic macroinvertebrate samples, calibrating sampling equipment, developing and producing maps and other graphics for use by management related to MANTA stream monitoring programs, conducting data verification and analysis, and other duties as assigned. This position requires being available for weekend storm sampling
Requirements:
- Completion of sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are 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.
Desired:
- Familiarity with water quality instrumentation
- Ability to adhere to sampling protocols and accurately record data
- Ability to work independently and with others to efficiently complete assigned tasks
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs
- Familiarity with stream restoration efforts and best management practices
- Familiarity with spatial (ArcGIS) software