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Contractual Natural Resources Biologist II

Fisheries Service

Recruitment #15-008998-0004

Introduction

Long Term Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full time

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

GRADE

N/A

LOCATION OF POSITION

Matapeake Work Center- Stevensville, MD (Queen Anne's County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service Hatcheries Division in Stevensville, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for a long-term contractual Natural Resources Biologist II. The selected candidate participates in all phases of the Anadromous Restoration program to reintroduce American shad, hickory shad, Atlantic sturgeon and other migratory species to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. This program consists of hatchery production, juvenile and adult assessment. Duties specific to this position include GIS and data analysis, and Principle Investigator (PI) for aquaculture drug research projects. 

Note: Some weekend and evening work will be required.

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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One year of the above experience must be in GIS management or working with GIS databases.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

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.  You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. 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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