Long Term Contractual Natural Resources Biologist I

THIS INTERNAL RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ONLY.

Long Term Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

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

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

The Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service Hatcheries Division, is currently accepting applications for a Long Term Contractual Natural Resources Biologist I position. This position functions as an oyster production biologist for the Piney Point Aquaculture Center in Piney Point, Maryland and supports all activities at the facility. The selected candidate performs all professional aspects of shellfish culture, stocking, sample processing and analysis, data entry, data analysis, report writing and experimental design for the project. The position maintains the physical plant resources, and leads seasonal Natural Resource Technicians. The incumbent oversees work crews from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to meet project objectives.

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/members.htm with the application.

Education: A 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: None

Notes: 

1. 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 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 education.   

This internal recruitment is limited to current Department of Natural Resources employees only.

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.

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.This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded or sent with the exception of the foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Please do not submit any unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts etc.). Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application.

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these 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. The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

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

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.