Seasonal Hourly

Recruitment #24-002293-0027

Department DNR – Watershed Services
Date Opened 11/22/2024 7:00:00 PM
Filing Deadline 12/6/2024 11:59:00 PM
Salary $18.00/hour

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Aquatic Resource Education Program in the Chesapeake and Coastal Service Unit, is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Contractual Education Specialist. This position will service the Center for Conservation, Education and Stewardship through programmatic support of the Aquatic Resource Education Program (ARE). Specifically working on modernizing, upgrading and bolstering the current ARE offerings. The predominant ARE offering the incumbent will be responsible for is the organisms in the classroom projects. These projects involve aquarium raised organisms, instruction manuals, training workshops, curation of educational resources, supply inventory and restock, gear and supply distribution, classroom and teacher support. The secondary ARE offering the incumbent will be assisting with is the Angler Education projects. The main project focus being State Tackle Loaner. Responsibilities for this will include supply inventory and restock, gear and supply distribution, enlisting new sites, and advertising for awareness/access.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
Note: Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience. Transcripts must be uploaded with application or emailed to HRS analyst by announcement deadline to receive credit for this substitution.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience and knowledge managing aquariums with live organisms.
  • Experience with recreational and/or commercial crabbing and/or fishing.
  • Experience with recreational boating, either motorized or non-motorized.
  • Two to three years of experience in parks, recreation, outdoor education, and/or environmental science.