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Long Term Contractual Natural Resources Biologist I

Resource Assessment Service

Recruitment #15-001685-0003

Introduction

Long Term Contractual

One (1) vacancy; full-time

Contract Period: One (1) year with the possibility of renewal

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service, in Annapolis Maryland, is currently accepting applications for a full-time long-term contractual Natural Resources Biologist I. The selected candidate will be responsible for collecting water quality data throughout the State of Maryland. Sampling is conducted year-round from boats, bridges, piers and within streams.  Office duties include cleaning, maintenance and calibration of sampling equipment, preparation of sampling/ laboratory supplies and delivery of samples to the laboratory.

Note: This position also requires being available for weekend storm sampling and may require long hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.   

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Current possession of a Maryland Boater’s Safety Education Certificate or the equivalent (USCG approved course) to operate a vessel.

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

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position also requires being available for on-call/weekend storm sampling and may require long hours. The incumbent must be comfortable working aboard boats, from bridges and in streams under various weather conditions. Additionally, the selected candidate must be willing and able to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs over rough and uneven terrain.

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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