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Natural Resources Biologist II

State Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator

Recruitment #14-999999-391

Introduction

Long Term Contractual-NO BENEFITS

Contract Period: One year contract

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service, is currently accepting applications for a long-term contractual State Wildlife Action Plan Coordinator (Natural Resources Biologist II). This position is full-time (40 hours per week). This position will be based in Annapolis, Maryland and will coordinate a revision of the 2005 Maryland State Wildlife Action Plan (Wildlife Diversity Conservation Plan). Duties will include reviewing the current plan; compiling information to meet plan revision requirements; reviewing best practices guidance and regional conservation information for incorporation into the revised plan; standardizing terminology to that of regional standards; meeting with federal reviewers and state partners; gathering input from Department of Natural Resources staff, stakeholders, and the public; organizing outreach activities; and writing or revising plan sections as needed. The selected candidate will work with a planning team to ensure that revisions will meet federal requirements for approval. The position is available as soon as it can be filled and will end in October 2015.

Applicants must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience including a demonstrated ability to write large documents such as conservation plans, manage a complex project, and work with diverse individuals and stakeholder groups is preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of Maryland species and habitats is preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of ArcMap, Microsoft Word, and Excel is also preferred but not required.

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is strongly recommended. 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

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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