Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Services Unit. 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
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
580 Taylor Avenue Tawes State Office Building, E-1 Annapolis MD, 21401
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service, Natural Heritage
Program in Annapolis, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist III.
This position is responsible for coordinating and implementing certain outreach and education programs for the
DNR Wildlife & Heritage Service. The incumbent works closely with agency personnel, state educators, and
environmentalists to determine educational outreach needs and priorities, interpret scientific data, and evaluate
curriculum. This position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of multiple outreach programs,
including Project WILD, MD State Fair, Envirothon, Wild Acres, and Backyard Wildlife. Overall, these programs
educate tens of thousands of Maryland's citizens every year, including hundreds of educators and thousands of
students.
The incumbent also develops and distributes educational material, such as fact sheets, brochures, web resources,
and education trunks, and responds to hundreds of inquiries from the public annually. This position works with
field biologists and may also serve as a field biologist to gather and interpret data for rare species and habitats and
assist with population monitoring efforts. This position supervises a contractual employee, and may work with
volunteers or interns.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Four years of 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
and four years of experience in performing professional biological work
in the field of natural resources management.
Notes:
1. Candidates
may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental
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 from an accredited college or university and four years
of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of
natural resources management for the required experience.
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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants that possess the following skills and experience, either personal or professional; please include clear and specific information on your application regarding these qualifications:
1. Two years of experience in developing and giving presentations on wildlife and their habitats to students, teachers, conservation groups, and/or other organizations, and including one year experience with facilitator training for Project WILD.
2. Two years of experience and proficiency with writing informative and interesting educational material for students and the general public, including curricula, articles, newsletters, fact sheets, webpages, and social media posts.
3. Knowledge of and/or experience in the conservation of the plants, animals, and natural areas of Maryland or the mid-Atlantic region.
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 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
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 Chris Langley at christopher.langley@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.
