IntroductionThis is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.
GRADE 16
LOCATION OF POSITION 580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
Primarily Southern Maryland: Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George's, and St Mary's Counties
Main Purpose of Job This position is responsible for assisting the Southern Region Ecologist with the conservation and management of nongame wildlife, primarily birds and mammals and their habitats, including rare, threatened and endangered species, largely within the southern region, as needed in the central and eastern regions of Maryland, primarily on Wildlife Management Areas and other state lands with some work on private lands. The incumbent carries out inventory, monitoring, stewardship, and research activities to support the conservation and management of rare species and natural communities. The incumbent ensures that these activities are consistent with the goals of the Natural Heritage Program and those of the WHS and Department and that they are scientifically sound, including the application of standard methods of sampling, monitoring, mapping, and documentation, and the analysis of field data. The incumbent coordinates with staff within the unit and with various government agencies, private conservation organizations, and academia to develop and carry out these activities.
POSITION DUTIES The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service's Natural Heritage Program - Southern Region, is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist III. This position is responsible for assisting the Southern Region Ecologist with the conservation and management of nongame wildlife with an emphasis on birds and small mammals and their habitats, including rare, threatened and endangered species, primarily within the southern region of Maryland and assisting in the central and eastern regions as needed. Work will occur primarily on Wildlife Management Areas and other state lands but will also include work on private lands. This work requires familiarity with those species and their habitats, as well as the environmental threats to specific ecosystems and species, in order to determine actions needed to abate the threats and conserve priority species and the natural communities and ecosystems that support them. Familiarity and experience with numerous natural areas throughout the region, with the natural communities and wildlife of the region, and with habitat management and restoration techniques will be essential to fulfill this mission. The incumbent must work with staff of various government agencies, private conservation organizations, and academia to carry out conservation and management actions. A creative, problem-solving approach is often required to resolve the frequent conflicts inherent in managing human interactions with natural ecosystems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Four years of 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 and four years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental 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 and four years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management for the required experience.
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 credit hours for one year of experience for up to two years 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - At least two years of experience with research, monitoring, or field surveys of non-game wildlife with an emphasis on birds and small mammals native to Maryland and the habitats that support them.
- Experience developing or reviewing species or habitat management plans or habitat restoration plans.
- Experience implementing habitat management projects to benefit species or habitats of concern, including habitat restoration activities.
- Knowledge of the natural areas, plants, and animals, including rare species, of Maryland.
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 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 may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
EXAMINATION PROCESSYour application is part of the examination process. 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 you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONS The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact hrsrecruitment.dnr@maryland.gov.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 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.
