NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST II

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Matapeake Work Center (Queen Anne’s County)

The purpose of this position is to collect data from the Winter Dredge Survey as well as assist collecting data from the Blue Crab Program’s additional monitoring surveys that include the Summer Trawl Survey and the Cooperative Data Collection Program which cover the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This position provides the Department of Natural Resources (the department) with data and analysis for the purpose of managing the highly important blue crab fishery. The incumbent leads and trains seasonal staff and is responsible for equipment procurement and maintenance. The employee will also aid other Monitoring and Assessment Division programs in fulfilling requirements for federal aid grants and will assist with customer service and outreach.

The Department of Natural Resources, Blue Crab Program at Matapeake Work Center in Stevensville, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resource Biologist II. The purpose of this position is to collect data from the Winter Dredge Survey as well as assist collecting data from the Blue Crab Program’s additional monitoring surveys that include the Summer Trawl Survey and the Cooperative Data Collection Program which cover the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This position provides the Department of Natural Resources with data and analysis for the purpose of managing the highly important blue crab fishery. The applicant will be able to identify Chesapeake Bay fish species in the field, be able to operate a boat and trailer, and have basic knowledge of navigational rules. Additional field duties may need to be required and/or established based on the data collections needed. The applicant will lead and train seasonal staff and will be responsible for equipment procurement and maintenance. Office duties of the position will assist with entering data using software programs such as Excel and Access. The applicant will also aid other Monitoring and Assessment Division programs in fulfilling requirements for federal aid grants and will assist with customer service and outreach.

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.

• Experience in trailering, operating, navigating, and maintaining small vessels.
• Experience in environmental sampling.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and GIS.
• Experience with phone, email, and in-person stakeholder outreach and communication.

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.

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.