Biologist Researcher Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

Natural Resource Biologist I / Invasive Fishes Biologist I\r\n

GRADE

13 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to carry out assigned duties under the direction of the\r\nInvasive Fishes Program manager that pertain to the management of invasive fishes across\r\nMaryland's tidal waters and freshwater habitats (e.g., rivers and impoundment). Duties will\r\ninclude, but are not limited to, planning, coordinating, leading, and participating in research and\r\nmonitoring efforts for Northern snakehead, blue catfish, flathead catfish, and other invasive\r\nfishes (e.g., eDNA monitoring, fish telemetry, high-reward tagging projects, backpack and boat\r\nelectrofishing surveys); planning and coordinating a beneficial use project at Conowingo Dam\r\nwhere Northern snakehead and other invasive fishes are harvested and donated for public\r\nconsumption or used for scientific research; developing, coordinating, organizing, and\r\nparticipating in events with the public that promote the removals of Northern snakehead, blue\r\ncatfish, flathead catfish, and other invasive fishes; assists with report and document preparation;\r\nand administrative, organizational, and other duties in support of the Invasive Fishes Program.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources, Invasive Fishes Program (Annapolis, MD), is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist I. The main purpose of this position is to carryout assigned duties under the direction of the Invasive Fishes Program manager that pertain to the management of invasive fishes across Maryland's tidal waters and freshwater habitats (e.g., rivers and impoundment). Duties will include, but are not limited to, planning, coordinating, leading, and participating in research and monitoring efforts for Northern snakehead, blue catfish, flathead catfish, and other invasive fishes (e.g., eDNA monitoring, backpack and boat electrofishing surveys); participating in events with the public to promote the removals of invasive fishes; analyzing, summarizing, and reporting ecological data; and administrative, organizational, and other duties in support of the Invasive Fishes Program and Freshwater Fisheries and Hatcheries Division.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:\r\nFour years of professional experience conducting research and analysis in the\r\nfields of biology, biochemistry, environmental science, natural science,\r\nnatural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical\r\noceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management or zoology.\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:\r\n1.\r\nCandidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in biology,\r\nenvironmental aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management,\r\nbotany, marine biology, marine ecology or physical oceanography, ichthyology,\r\nfisheries management, wildlife management, zoology, or a natural resources\r\nmanagement related field of study from an accredited college or university for\r\nthe required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n2.\r\nCandidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a\r\ncommissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological\r\nsciences classifications or natural resources management and biological\r\nsciences specialty codes in the wildlife biology field of work on a\r\nyear-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n One year experience with fisheries sampling techniques and equipment (e.g., boat electrofishing)\r\n One year experience in boating and trailering\r\n One year experience conducting basic data analyses and report writing\r\n\r\n

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. \r\n

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 minimum 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.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nFaxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Alexandra Gast at Alexandra.gast@maryland.gov\r\n\r\n\r\nSupplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed.Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n\r\n