Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.
GRADE
STD0017
LOCATION OF POSITION
John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery 3424 Gallagher Road, Preston, MD 21655
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as the Operations & Supervisor at the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery. The position plans and coordinates nursery production, provides technical direction for seed and seedling operations, and directly supervises assigned staff responsible for carrying out production and order fulfillment. It monitors crop and seed inventories, production schedules, staffing and equipment needs, and coordinates statewide seed collection activities. The position works under the Nursery Manager and helps ensure that nursery stock is produced, processed, stored, and distributed on schedule and to established quality standards.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Forest Service, is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery in Preston. The position plans and coordinates nursery production and provides direct supervision to assigned staff. Responsibilities include developing and tracking production schedules and inventories; coordinating statewide seed collection; providing technical direction for crop production, seed processing, harvesting, grading, packaging, storage, and order fulfillment; and helping ensure equipment and irrigation systems are maintained and available for scheduled operations. The Operations Supervisor works under the Nursery Manager and adjusts staffing, equipment, and daily priorities to maintain production, quality, safety, and customer schedules. The position is expected to combine formal supervision with regular participation in nursery and field operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Eight years of experience either performing, or supervising workers performing, technical natural resources or conservation work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute pertinent volunteer and/or part-time experience for the required experience. Please document the number of hours spent per week in this type of experience on the application.
2. Candidate may substitute one year of vocational education from an accredited high school or 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources discipline for one year of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the biological science technician field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants not using a substitution to meet the minimum qualifications, must have one year of experience with tree seedling production, seed collection or processing, propagation, or other nursery production activities. (*job duties must be clearly described in your application to receive credit)
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing nursery, agricultural, horticultural, forestry, or comparable production operations.
- Experience supervising seasonal, and/or contractual staff.
- Experience managing budgets, purchasing, procurement, contracts, or equipment replacement needs.
- Experience managing customer orders, sales, inventory, or distribution in a production or service operation.
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.
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 minimum qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and 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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The 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.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If 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.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: 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.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@maryland.gov.
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
Please 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 DNR - HRS 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.
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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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