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NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST II

Outreach and Education Specialist

Recruitment #24-003121-0005

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Introduction

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

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for assisting with implementing certain outreach and education programs for DNR’s Wildlife & Heritage Service (WHS). The incumbent works closely with Natural Heritage Outreach and Education staff, state educators, and the public to assist with filling educational outreach needs and priorities. This position assists with multiple outreach programs, including Project WILD, MD State Fair, Envirothon, Wild Acres, and Backyard Wildlife. Overall, these programs educate tens of thousands of Maryland's citizens every year. Project Wild and Envirothon directly reach thousands of students in the classroom and in outdoor settings each year. Project Wild and Envirothon also serve to instruct hundreds of educators in the environmental sciences each year, which they in turn share with their students.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service, Natural Heritage Program in Annapolis, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist II.

This position is responsible for assisting with certain outreach and education programs for the DNR Wildlife & Heritage Service. The incumbent works closely with agency personnel, state educators, and environmentalists to determine educational outreach needs and priorities, interpret scientific data, and evaluate curriculum. This position assists with multiple outreach programs, including Project WILD, MD State Fair, Envirothon, Wild Acres, and Backyard Wildlife. Overall, these programs educate tens of thousands of Maryland's citizens every year, including hundreds of educators and thousands of students.

The incumbent also develops and distributes educational material, such as fact sheets, brochures, and web resources, and responds to numerous inquiries from the public. This position works with field biologists and may also serve as a field biologist to gather and interpret data for rare species and habitats and assist with population monitoring efforts. This position may work with volunteers or interns.

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 two 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 two 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 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

  • Possession of 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.
  • At least two years of experience in developing and giving presentations on wildlife and their habitats to students, teachers, conservation groups, and/or other organizations, and including one year experience with facilitator training for Project WILD.
  • At least two years of experience and proficiency with writing informative and interesting educational material for students and the public, such as curricula, articles, newsletters, fact sheets, webpages, and social media posts.
  • Knowledge of and interest in the conservation of the plants, animals, and natural areas of Maryland or the mid-Atlantic region.

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.

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.

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, 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. 

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Adriana Parravano at adriana.parravano@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.



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