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CONTRACTUAL HOURLY (Assistant Technician (Greenhouse & Lab))
Annapolis, United States
Introduction
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch. Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health, consumer services to include marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation. As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continue to expand and grow.
The Plant Protection and Weed Management Program conducts regulatory, inspection, and educational programs that protect the health of plants and honey bees in Maryland. Personnel in this section serve as the State's authorities on plant pests and agricultural quarantines, and provide liaison for the Department with other state and federal regulatory officials regarding these issues
This is a part-time, short-term grant based position lasting approximately 3–4 months, beginning in the fall (October/November) and ending in early spring (March/April).
GRADE
9998
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters- Annapolis, MD
Main Purpose of Job
This contractual position serves primarily to assist the Greenhouse manager and Lab technician with the knotweed psyllid colony for the Maryland Dept of Agriculture's biological control program of knotweed.
This is a part-time, short-term grant based position lasting approximately 3–4 months, beginning in the fall (October/November) and ending in early spring (March/April).
POSITION DUTIES
Job Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Maintain a potting area, dig and pot plants, general propagation, pruning, water plants as needed, take temperatures and keep records of work.
Maintain growing rooms in the greenhouse and lab with vacuuming, mopping and cleaning surfaces.
Assist Lab Tech with cleaning and other duties as necessary.
Maintain safe work procedures and accurate records.
Assist in Field releases and field collecting of the insect when needed.
Follow general and specific directions from the greenhouse manager and lab technician.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with rearing animals, insects or plants
Comfortable regularly handling insects & plants
Comfortable in a plant production or lab environment
Self starter and able to work well as a team
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to perform repetitive physical labor such as watering, mopping, vacuuming, lifting bags of soil and cleaning equipment within the lab and greenhouse.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
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.
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Maryland Department of Agriculture Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application. If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831). All paper applications must be received by the closing date, no exceptions. (Postmarks not accepted.)
If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to MDA Human Resources at mda.humanresources@maryland.gov.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch. Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health, consumer services to include marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation. As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continue to expand and grow.
The Plant Protection and Weed Management Program conducts regulatory, inspection, and educational programs that protect the health of plants and honey bees in Maryland. Personnel in this section serve as the State's authorities on plant pests and agricultural quarantines, and provide liaison for the Department with other state and federal regulatory officials regarding these issues
This is a part-time, short-term grant based position lasting approximately 3–4 months, beginning in the fall (October/November) and ending in early spring (March/April).
GRADE
9998
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters- Annapolis, MD
Main Purpose of Job
This contractual position serves primarily to assist the Greenhouse manager and Lab technician with the knotweed psyllid colony for the Maryland Dept of Agriculture's biological control program of knotweed.
This is a part-time, short-term grant based position lasting approximately 3–4 months, beginning in the fall (October/November) and ending in early spring (March/April).
POSITION DUTIES
Job Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Maintain a potting area, dig and pot plants, general propagation, pruning, water plants as needed, take temperatures and keep records of work.
Maintain growing rooms in the greenhouse and lab with vacuuming, mopping and cleaning surfaces.
Assist Lab Tech with cleaning and other duties as necessary.
Maintain safe work procedures and accurate records.
Assist in Field releases and field collecting of the insect when needed.
Follow general and specific directions from the greenhouse manager and lab technician.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with rearing animals, insects or plants
Comfortable regularly handling insects & plants
Comfortable in a plant production or lab environment
Self starter and able to work well as a team
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to perform repetitive physical labor such as watering, mopping, vacuuming, lifting bags of soil and cleaning equipment within the lab and greenhouse.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
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.
- Please note that this position is projected to have a 20 hour work week and thus will not qualify for health benefits*
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Maryland Department of Agriculture Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application. If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831). All paper applications must be received by the closing date, no exceptions. (Postmarks not accepted.)
If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to MDA Human Resources at mda.humanresources@maryland.gov.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
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