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NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST II

Striped Bass Program

Recruitment #14-003121-003

Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Service- Annapolis, Maryland location.  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.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Striped Bass Program, Tawes State Office Building, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist II. This position assists in stock assessment studies for striped bass and other fish species in Chesapeake Bay. Job responsibilities include collecting, managing, and summarizing biological data, sampling fish populations by various methods in accordance with standard protocols, and monitoring commercial and recreational harvests . Position sometime requires 40+ hours per week, including occasional weekends and early morning hours. Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work in extreme weather conditions.

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 year of the above experience must be in fisheries or wildlife biology management, or population assessment.

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. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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