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Natural Resources Biologist II- Long Term Contractual NO BENEFITS

Chesapeake and Coastal Service

Recruitment #14-999999-819

Introduction

Three (3) Long Term Contractual Vacancies- NO BENEFITS

One (1) year contract w/ possibility of renewal

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service in Annapolis, MD is currently accepting applications to fill THREE Natural Resources Biologist II positions to work in the Habitat Restoration and Conservation Division. These positions support the implementation of projects funded under the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund. Travel is required to field work sites around Maryland.

These positions will collect, review, interpret, analyze and integrate information related to statewide natural resources with a focus on shorelines, wetlands and streams. These positions work with specialists in other disciplines in the Division, Department and in other agencies. Job duties require the understanding and use of various statistical modeling techniques, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), for ecosystem or watershed analysis, planning, and management, and to support the development of natural resource policy. Candidates may be required to complete physical work under harsh and adverse environmental conditions (high heat and humidity, cold, biting insects, poison ivy, etc.).

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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

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

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of Mid-Atlantic wetland and invasive plant identification.  
  • Wetland delineation experience.            
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ESRI ArcGIS.        

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, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is strongly recommended. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.






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