Natural Resources Biologist II

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service in Millington, MD. 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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Unicorn Lake and Fish Hatchery- Millington, MD (Queen Anne's County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service in Millington, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist II in the Inland Fisheries Division. This position provides technical and scientific support as required to meet the management objectives set forth by the Eastern Region fisheries manager in order to protect, enhance, maintain and appropriately manage the freshwater and tidal black bass fisheries resources within the Eastern Region and Cecil and Harford Counties.

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.

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. 

For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/index.html with the application. 

 

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

One (1) year of professional work experience completing assessments of freshwater fish populations is preferred. This entails knowledge of sampling design, and experience with data collection, data entry and analysis, and scientific report writing. 

Experience with fish collection using electrofishing gear (boat, backpack and barge mounted units), nets, operation of boats, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are preferred.

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, 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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Please note: Supporting documents such as transcripts, resumes, or journal publications etc. are not used during the screening process, therefore, it is not necessary to forward/attach them.

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.

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

 

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.

Specific inquiries pertaining to this recruitment can be directed to Khia Poteat at (410) 260-8083

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.