Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Resources Assessment 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, Annapolis MD, Anne Arundel County
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division, is currently accepting applications for a
Natural Resources Biologist III. This position is located in our Annapolis, MD office. The selected candidate will participate in the
planning and implementation of freshwater stream ecological assessments and lead statistical analyses of ecological datasets collected
during statewide and targeted sampling efforts. The candidate will also serve as a member of a field crew responsible for the collection
of data on fishes, benthic macroinvertebrates, herpetofauna, crayfishes, freshwater mussels, physical habitat, water quality, and land use
in non-tidal streams and rivers as part of the Maryland Biological Stream Survey. Duties will include study design, data analysis and
interpretation, field data collections, and reporting related to the status and distribution of Maryland’s aquatic resources. The candidate
will also lead efforts to develop, manage, analyze, and interpret complex spatial datasets and develop and produce maps and other
graphics using GIS which are central to the Maryland Biological Stream Survey and other stream ecological studies.
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
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of ESRI (or other GIS software) to develop, analyze, and manage large spatial datasets.
- Experience in ecological sampling of aquatic ecosystems including the use of electrofishing techniques, benthic macroinvertebrate sampling techniques, physical habitat assessments, and/or geomorphology assessments.
- Experimental design and statistical analysis of ecological datasets using the R programming language
- Taxonomy and ecology of stream fishes, benthic macroinvertebrates, herpetofauna, crayfishes, and freshwater mussels.
- Analysis of living resource, habitat, and water quality data to produce technical and public-friendly reports.
- Familiarity with the use of Access, Excel, and other software.
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.
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 or call 410-767-4850.
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.
