NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST III

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Annapolis, MD, Anne Arundel County

The main function is to protect and restore Maryland’s waterways by providing support for managing projects relating to the State Lakes Protection and Restoration funds. Collaboration and coordination to ensure the health and restoration of these waters within DNR and potentially with other Maryland State agencies, federal and local government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations may also be necessary. This position is in the Tidewater Ecosystem Assessment Division (TEA), which is part of the Resource Assessment Service Unit (RAS). This position performs other duties that are assigned to complete all tasks associated with this job’s functions.

The Department of Natural Resources, Tidewater Ecosystem Assessment Division (TEA), is currently accepting applications for a full time, contractual Natural Resources Biologist III position.  This position will be responsible to provide support for managing projects relating to the State Lakes Protection and Restoration funds.  Duties may include occasional field work and site visits.  Collaboration and coordination within DNR and potentially with other Maryland State agencies, federal and local government agencies, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations may also be necessary. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours occasionally.  Candidate must be comfortable working aboard boats under various weather conditions. Candidate must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.

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. 

• Experience tracking environmental projects. 
• Experience with any type of field sampling. 
• Ability to work independently and with others to efficiently complete assigned tasks. 
• Familiarity with relevant software. 
• Boating experience preferred but not required.
• 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 from an accredited college or university.

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 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.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who works an average of at least 12 hours per week. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.