NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST II
Queen Anne, MD Queen Anne, MD Full-time Full-time $53,627 - $85,951 a year $53,627 - $85,951 a year 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago GRADE 15 LOCATION OF POSITION Matapeake Work Center (Queen Anne's County) Main Purpose of Job 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.
POSITION DUTIES 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.
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:
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.
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.
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 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.
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 STATE OF MARYLAND 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 Applicatio email protected ; ATTN:
Recruitment and Examination Division Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Courtney Blackistone at email protected .
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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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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.
POSITION DUTIES 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.
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:
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.
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.
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 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.
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 STATE OF MARYLAND 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 Applicatio email protected ; ATTN:
Recruitment and Examination Division Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Courtney Blackistone at email protected .
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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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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