NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST IV
Recruitment #19-001001-0002
Department | DNR - Resource Assessment - Tidewater |
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Date Opened | 10/3/2019 08:42:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 10/17/2019 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $49,476.00 - $79,203.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Crystal Wilson |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
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Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to serve as Head of MANTA's Benthic Monitoring Section. As Head of the Benthic Monitoring Section, this position manages, coordinates, conducts, supervises, and provides finished products for the Core/Trend Benthic Monitoring Program, Maryland Biological Stream Survey Program, Maryland Stream Waders Program and products due to clients outside of DNR. The work of this position provides statewide coverage to assess ambient water quality and long-term changes in water quality based upon freshwater benthic macroinvertebrates. This position serves as an expert in the identification of freshwater aquatic macroinvertebrates. Specific duties include overseeing benthic sample processing and taxonomy, database development and data analysis, report preparation, scheduling workload and field work. Collaboration and coordination within DNR and potentially with other Maryland State agencies, federal and local government agencies, academic institutions, consultants and nonprofit organizations may also be necessary.
Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours occasionally, and be able to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology or physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology or a natural resources management related field of study.
Experience: Five years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management.
Notes:
1. Additional professional experience conducting research and analysis in the fields of biology, biochemistry, environmental science, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management or zoology may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute graduate education beyond a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study as described above at the rate of 15 graduate credits for one year of the required experience for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the wildlife biology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and certification in the taxonomy of freshwater benthic macroinvertebrates
Experience collecting, analyzing and reporting environmental information – especially as related to benthic macroinvertebrates
Experience in biological sampling of aquatic ecosystems
Experience managing a staff of benthic macroinvertebrate taxonomists
Ability to work independently and with others to efficiently complete assigned tasks
Familiarity with relevant word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, mapping and statistical software
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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 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
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.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.