MD DNR Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Seasonal Positions

The Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division is currently accepting applications for multiple full-time, seasonal hourly positions located in Annapolis MD and one part-time seasonal hourly position in Swanton, MD. The selected candidates may assist with the collection of water quality, biological, and habitat data in both tidal and non-tidal rivers of Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland’s Coastal Bays and Deep Creek Lake. Primary duties include collecting water quality samples, measuring stream and storm flow, surveying for stream fish and freshwater mussels, collecting and processing benthic macroinvertebrate samples, measuring instream habitat, and entering monitoring data to assist with reporting. Sampling may be conducted from boats, bridges, piers and while wading or snorkeling within streams. Duties may also include maintaining and calibrating water quality sampling equipment, preparation of sampling/ laboratory supplies, electrofishing, maintenance of aquaculture systems, conducting data verification and analysis, delivery of samples to the laboratory and other duties as assigned.

Selected candidates must be willing to work long and flexible hours aboard boats, from bridges, and in streams, under various weather conditions. Some positions may require being on call for weekend storm sampling. Some positions may require overnight trips lasting up to three weeknights during the sampling season. Positions may require carrying equipment over rough and uneven terrain; candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Operating a large vehicle (van or truck) while driving throughout the State of Maryland is part of the assigned duties. Hot weather, biting insects, long hikes, briars, and snakes may also be encountered. Each person must provide their own transportation to meet a field crew prior to traveling to sampling sites.

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