NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGER II (Operations Lead)
DNR - Forest Service · Caroline · Maryland
- Role
- Performance analyst
- First seen
- Nov 6, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 19, 2026
- Salary
- $67,309.00 - $106,155.00/ year
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Summary
This Operations Lead position at the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery in Preston, Maryland directs day-to-day nursery production activities including crop establishment, harvesting, grading, packaging, and equipment maintenance. The role leads nursery technicians, seasonal employees, and contractual labor while coordinating with management to maintain production schedules and quality standards. The position requires hands-on work in outdoor conditions operating specialized agricultural and nursery equipment.
Key qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Seven years of experience performing or supervising technical natural resources or conservation work
- Experience leading seasonal employees, contractual workers, or field crews
- Experience producing tree seedlings or woody plant material including irrigation, fertilization, pest management, harvesting, and grading
- Experience operating tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems, or specialized agricultural equipment
- Valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license
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