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NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST II

Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division

Recruitment #14-003121-002

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Introduction

THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RESOURCES ASSESSMENT DIVISION EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Resources Assessment Divison, Annapolis, 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

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Resources Assessment Division, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist II position in Annapolis, Maryland. The main purpose of this position is to serve as a Natural Resources Biologist in the Monitoring and Non-tidal Assessment Division (MANTA), including extensive participation in state-of-the-art ecological assessment research and monitoring programs that are focused on the effects of power plant impacts such as acid deposition, habitat degradation, land use and non-point source pollution on aquatic living resources in Maryland. This position requires direct technical interaction with scientific experts in a number of fields. It also requires preparation of interdisciplinary scientific documents that are routinely subject to academic peer review and are used to focus DNR's management of Maryland's streams and rivers. This position is required to maintain and update the Rivers and Streams section of the DNR website, the Maryland Water Monitoring Council's website, and to design and produce any print materials necessary for MANTA-sponsored events.

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 from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two 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.

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

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. 

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is strongly recommended. 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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