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Long Term Contractual Natural Resources Biologist II

Fisheries Service

Recruitment #15-003121-0001

Introduction

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

Long Term Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

One (1) year contract w/ the possibility of renewal

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Piney Point, MD (St. Mary's County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service Hatcheries Division, is currently accepting applications for a long term contractual Natural Resources Biologist II position. This position functions as Facility Manager for the Piney Point Aquaculture Center in Piney Point, MD. The selected candidate manages all activities at the facility and directs all professional aspects of shellfish culture, stocking, sample processing and analysis, data entry, data analysis, report writing and experimental design for the project. The incumbent manages the physical plant resources, develops and manages annual budgets and supervises seasonal Natural Resource Technicians. The selected candidate directs work crews from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to meet project objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

3. 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 and education.  

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

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

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. 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.

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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