NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST II

Natural Resource Biologist II

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Hagerstown MD, Washington County

This position acts as a Natural Resources Biologist at Albert Powell Hatchery (APH) and Cushwa Fish Hatcheries (CH) to rear and produce several varieties of trout. This position serves as the Statewide Youth Fishing Rodeo Program Coordinator. This position is responsible for the egg incubation, fry rearing and independently responsible for daily fish culture rearing operations of trout as directed by facility manager of the Albert Powell Fish Hatchery. This position is responsible for assuring the completion of all daily duties at both the Albert Powell and Cushwa Fish Hatcheries as assigned by the Facility Manager, as it pertains to scheduled weekly culture activities and independently on assigned weekend duty. Work output produces trout to support statewide management needs such as put-and-take trout stocking, special management area trout stocking and youth fishing rodeos. These facilities are a major source to supply other Fishing and Boating Services hatcheries with juvenile trout. This position functions as a lead contact person for the public with inquiries, issues and programs related to trout stocking, regulations, and general fisheries inquiries, Trout in the Classroom program tours, educational hatchery tours and coordinates the Youth Rodeo Program. This position has operational administrative and procurement responsibility for the Fishing and Boating Services at Albert Powell Hatchery and Cushwa Hatchery. Position provides operational and administrative direction and support to all staff. This position is the inventory point person for Albert Powell and Cushwa Hatcheries. This position directly supports the agency’s mission of natural enhancement by providing recreational fishing opportunities for Maryland’s citizens and visitors and supporting restoration of coldwater fish populations (DNR goals 1, 3, 5 and 6).

The position participates at the Albert Powell and Cushwa Fish Hatcheries in the coldwater fish production of several varieties of salmonid fish species for fish stock enhancement, statewide management needs, put-and-take trout stocking, special management area trout stocking and youth fishing rodeos. The position participates in education/outreach, cooperative fish culture projects, and restoration of coldwater fish species for Maryland waters. The position uses a variety of strategies to raise fish for stocking, including intensive culture, extensive culture, and integrated fish culture. Other strategies include egg incubation, fry rearing and daily fish culture rearing of trout as directed by the facility manager of the Albert Powell Fish Hatchery. The position is responsible for the completion of all daily fish culture activities, maintenance of the facility, fish loading and fish distribution, by truck, requiring a Commercial Driver’s License, other duties as assigned and includes scheduled weekly and assigned weekend duty. This position serves as the Statewide Youth Fishing Rodeo Program Coordinator and has operational administrative and procurement responsibility for the Fishing and Boating Services at the Albert Powell and Cushwa Fish Hatcheries. 

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 two years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience at an aquaculture facility.

• Position has experience culturing fish eggs, larvae, juvenile and adults in both tank and raceway culture.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and database software, preferably Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
• Experience with driving a truck, handling/trailering and hauling live fish. Position will need to acquire a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

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.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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.