Maryland Genuine Progress Intern

Introduction

Summer Student Worker: Maryland Genuine Progress Intern (2 Vacancies)

Part-Time: 35 hours per week. 

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites eligible candidates to apply for an internship with the Chesapeake and Coastal Service. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience in the field of ecological economics and systems ecology. 

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis MD, Anne Arundel County 

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to update the Maryland Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI), an alternative measure of societal well-being that is maintained by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for the state. This will require learning about this indicator, how it is calculated and why the different components, like income inequality, ecosystem services, and social costs and benefits are included. The job will require working with the GPI calculation spreadsheets and creating narrative descriptions of the changes observed in the calculation for inclusion on the GPI website (dnr.maryland.gov/mdgpi/Pages/default.aspx). The internship will also provide opportunities for learning about other work at Maryland Department of Natural Resource field, such as participation in field data collection.

The internship runs 10 weeks between early June and mid-August. The specific start/end dates, hours, and schedule will be determined in collaboration between the intern and supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must be a current college student, undergraduate or graduate level. A GPA of 2.5 or above is required for academic credit. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of college level courses in ecology, macro-economics, natural resources/environment economics, or ecological economics. 

Familiarity with Microsoft excel and Google Sheets. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Additional documents are required for this recruitment along with your online application. Additional documents can be uploaded as an attachment under the Resume Tab, Letter of Truthfulness, or Certifications of the online application. Please combine all supporting documents together as ONE attachment. Attach to your online application the following additional information:

• Resume and Cover Letter
• Two (2) letters of recommendation signed and dated are required to be considered for this internship. IF the student is seeking credit one letter of the two must be signed and dated from a faculty liaison.
• Official or Unofficial Transcript
   

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position. 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.

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 Alexandra Gast at Alexandra.gast@maryland.gov 

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.

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.