NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST III

The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Habitat and Ecosystem Program (FHEP) at Matapeake Work Center in Stevensville, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resource Biologist III. Main purpose of this job is to assist the team members of FHEP in completion of field collections, laboratory experiments, data analysis, and completing section(s) of Federal Aid reports.

Duties of the position involve field collection of ecological data in tidal tributaries throughout Maryland. Applicants will be able to conduct beach seine, trawl, ichthyoplankton, and fish diet surveys. They will be able to calibrate physicochemical parameter instruments, use a microscope, and be able to maintain equipment properly. Applicants will be able to identify Chesapeake Bay fish species (egg, larvae, and adult stages) in both field and laboratory settings. Applicants must also be willing to work long hours (8 – 12 hour field days) during sampling seasons in a range of adverse field and weather conditions. The work may require lifting or carrying heavy objects weighing fifty pounds. The applicant will be able to operate a boat and a trailer, and have basic knowledge of navigation rules. Some aspects of the work, such as handling fish, working aboard a boat, and working in remote areas are considered hazardous. Employees may be required to wear protective clothing and equipment when the need arises. Additional field duties may need to be required and/or established based on the data collections needed.

In addition to field duties, office duties of the position will assist with entering data using software programs such as, Excel, and Access. The applicant must also be knowledgeable with basic data analysis using statistical software, such as SAS or R. The applicant will be responsible in assisting FHEP with Federal Aid report writing and literature research. Additional office duties may be required and/or established based on new research and analysis objectives FHEP may develop.

Applicants may also be required to assist FHEP with educational outreach programs and work with citizen volunteers.

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.

1. Experience in statistical software such as SAS or R.

2. Experience in preparing technical reports.

3. Experience in fish and environmental sampling.

4. Experience in trailering, operating, navigating, and maintaining small vessels.

Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum 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.

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, need to make adjustments to a submitted application 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

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Micah Pankey at micah.pankey@maryland.gov. 

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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.