NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST II

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service unit- 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.

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service, is currently accepting applications for a Stewardship and Research Assistant for the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Reserve) that will serve as a field assistant and research communicator of estuarine science. This position is full time and based out of Annapolis, Maryland with required travel to and field work at sites around Maryland's coast. This position will assist in carrying out and implementing the Reserve's stewardship, research and monitoring activities and ensure that current estuarine science is communicated to a variety of different audiences. Responsibilities include (1) assisting with field research and site stewardship in cooperation with local, state and national partners; (2) collecting, analyzing, interpreting and translating technical data collected at and around Reserve sites; and, (3) coordinating and leading interns and volunteers to accomplish stewardship and research objectives. Please note that the position will sometimes require field work in harsh and adverse environments including hot, cold and wet conditions. 

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 (2) 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.

One (1) year of the above experience must be in the field of wetlands or estuarine sciences.

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.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS