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NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST I

Wetland Wildlife Restoration Specialist

Recruitment #26-001685-0001

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Introduction

This is a contractual, position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service. 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.

One (1) Long-Term Contractual Vacancy; Full-time; 12 Month Contract

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Queen Anne, Queen Anne’s County

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to advance climate mitigation efforts by contributing to wetland restoration efforts on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. The Department was awarded approximately $43 million through a multi-state application to EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program to support natural carbon sequestration through restoration and conservation. The Department will use the funding to support tree planting, marsh restoration, construction of living shorelines, tidal exchange restoration, and development and implementation of Coastal Resilience Management Plans. The position uses knowledge of coastal ecosystems, wildlife, wetland vegetation, and climate resilience to ensure that considerations for wildlife populations and habitats are included in project planning and implementation. Work is coordinated with Wildlife and Heritage Service staff, the Climate Projects Manager, other grant recipients/subcontractors, communicators, community engagement professionals, and partners to accomplish the goals of the CPRG award. In addition, this position will play a critical role in coordinating with Wildlife and Heritage Service (WHS) land managers for projects that take place on properties managed by WHS.

POSITION DUTIES

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service (WHS) is currently accepting applications for a Long-Term Contractual Natural Resources Biologist I position to serve as a Wetland Wildlife Restoration Specialist. This position is full-time (40 hours per week). This position will be based in Queen Anne, Maryland, but projects will require travel throughout Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, and Somerset counties. Site visits to forested and non-forested coastal wetland systems as well as shoreline restoration sites will be carried out in these counties.

The main purpose of this position is to advance the State’s climate mitigation efforts through contributing to wetland restoration efforts on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. The Department was awarded approximately $43 million through a multi-state application to EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program to support natural carbon sequestration through restoration and conservation. The Department will use the multi-year funding to support tree planting, marsh restoration, construction of living shorelines, tidal exchange restoration, and development and implementation of Coastal Resilience Management Plans.

This position uses knowledge of coastal ecosystems, wildlife, wetland vegetation, and climate resilience to support implementation of this award. The Biologist has the primary responsibilities of:
  • Providing technical assistance regarding site-level characteristics, project design, and expected project outcomes for wildlife and natural plant communities during project planning and implementation, including consultation with Wildlife and Heritage Service staff and outside experts;
  • Coordinating with Wildlife and Heritage Service staff to facilitate project implementation on Wildlife Management Areas;
  • Collaborating with the Climate Projects Manager, other project staff, and nonprofit partners to achieve proposed deliverables and ensure alignment with grant requirements;
  • Assisting with implementation of community engagement in coordination with the Climate Projects Manager and Environmental Justice Officer; and 
  • Coordinating with the Department’s communication team to ensure outward storytelling about project initiatives and successes.

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.

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 for the required experience. 
2. 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

The preferred candidate will have knowledge and experience with:
  • Mid-Atlantic tidal wetland systems, including wildlife and plants
  • Management and/or restoration of tidal wetlands
  • Climate resilience
  • Coordination and collaboration with wildlife professionals, including land managers
  • Working on a team to achieve grant objectives.

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.

*Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire

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, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov.

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.

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@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. 

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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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