NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST III
Recruitment #22-001000-0001
Department | DNR - Wildlife and Heritage Service |
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Date Opened | 1/3/2022 4:48:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 1/17/2022 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $48,360.00 - $78,741.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Crystal Wilson |
Work Location |
Anne Arundel
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
The
Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service is seeking
interested candidates for a Wildlife Biologist III position to administer and
operate the Southern Region Managed Hunting Program out of the Myrtle Grove WMA
Office, assist with the coordination of public hunting/trapping programs, and
act as the agency representative through regular public interactions in a
variety of situations. Responsibilities will also include assisting with
wildlife surveys, data collection, timely completion of administrative
paperwork, and a variety of land, habitat, and facilities management activities
on a network of wildlife management and managed hunting areas in the assigned
region. Conducts presentations on natural resources to
various public and private, civic and recreational groups. Additional
responsibilities include repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment,
providing technical assistance to the public and resolving nuisance / injured /
sick wildlife issues when warranted by laws, regulations, or policies. This
position will supervise other natural resources biologists and technicians to
ensure agency goals are met.
Work activities may involve use of firearms, immobilization equipment, animal restraint devices, pesticide application equipment, participation in prescribed burning projects, heavy lifting, use of 4-wheel drive vehicles, atv / utv’s, agricultural/heavy equipment, and boats. The incumbent will be subject to periodic adverse working conditions (hot / cold temperatures, rain / snow / ice, insects, mud, smoke, direct contact with wildlife, etc…).
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: Four years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 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 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 credit hours for one year of 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
At least 1 year experience with animal capture techniques and/or the collection of biological data used to manage / monitor native wildlife populations is preferred.
At
least 6 months experience in the operation of a Managed Hunt Program.
At least 1 year experience with ArcGIS or similar mapping software.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
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, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@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.