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NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST V

Eastern Regional Fisheries Manager

Recruitment #14-001002-001

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Introduction

This position is limited to current Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employees only.

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service- Millington, Maryland location.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Millington, MD (Kent County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service in Millington, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist V in the Inland Division. This position will serve as the Eastern Regional Fisheries Manager and will be stationed on the Eastern Shore. The position will plan, conduct, develop, coordinate, evaluate, analyze and direct all fishery management in the Eastern Region and will coordinate and assist the Tidal Black Bass Manager with habitat and population management of black bass (largemouth and smallmouth) fisheries within the Eastern Region.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: 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

Experience: Six years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management.

Notes: 1. Additional 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 may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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 credits for one year of the required experience for up to two years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in electro fishing techniques to include boat, backpack and barge mounted designs for applications specific to fish collection and fish population survey techniques in non-tidal as well as tidal-fresh habitats is preferred but not required.

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 that 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 will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. 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 that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to: Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3, Annapolis, MD 21401.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. 

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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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