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NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST IV

Recruitment #25-001001-0002

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service, Power Plant Research Project. 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.

12 Month Contract; Full-Time

Two (2) Vacancies

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Tawes State Office Building, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assess present and potential environmental effects on wildlife and aquatic biota from proposed transmission and generation projects, incorporate and analyze geographic information system (GIS) data for any affected property and site associated with proposed transmission and generation projects, and incorporate all biological and conservation assessment data in a scientific manner while under general supervision into a report or Testimony before the Public Service Commission. The incumbent will provide support to the Power Plant Research Program (PPRP) in state-wide analyses in such areas as freshwater, estuarine, marine, terrestrial ecology, fisheries biology, survey design, statistical analysis, water quality, GIS and remote sensing data analysis and application. A creative, problem-solving approach is often required to resolve the frequent conflicts inherent in managing construction projects with natural ecosystems, as well as to investigate, evaluate, and integrate data from impacted wildlife and their environment

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting applications for two Natural Resources Biologist IV positions. These positions assess present and potential environmental effects on wildlife and aquatic biota from proposed transmission and generation projects, incorporate and analyze geographic information system (GIS) data for any affected property and site associated with proposed transmission and generation projects, and incorporate all biological and conservation assessment data in a scientific manner while under general supervision into a report or Testimony before the Public Service Commission.

Support to the Power Plant Research Program (PPRP) in state-wide analyses in such areas as freshwater, estuarine, marine, terrestrial ecology, fisheries biology, survey design, statistical analysis, water quality, GIS and remote sensing data analysis and application. A creative, problem-solving approach is often required to resolve the frequent conflicts inherent in managing construction projects with natural ecosystems, as well as to investigate, evaluate, and integrate data from impacted wildlife and their environment.  

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 five 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 five 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

  • Experience in the assessment of power plants or related environmental management experience and/or a master’s degree in the environmental or physical sciences.  
  • Experience in natural resource survey design to evaluate project development impacts. 
  • Experience in working with or for an electric utility or an energy company providing electricity.  
  • Experience meeting deadlines and maintaining a rigid schedule.  
  • Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.

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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

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.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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 at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.  

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.  

Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions. 

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.

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.



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