NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST V (Southern Region Fisheries Managers)

The State of Maryland is seeking a Natural Resources Biologist V to serve as the Southern Region Fisheries Manager. Located in Cedarville, MD, this role focuses on restoring and enhancing freshwater aquatic resources while managing recreational fishing opportunities. Responsibilities include overseeing fisheries biologists, conducting research, and collaborating on environmental projects. Candidates need extensive experience in biological sciences or natural resource management.
Introduction

Natural Resources Biologist V - Southern Region Fisheries Manager

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Cedarville, MD. Prince George's County

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as the Southern Region Fisheries Manager for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Freshwater Fisheries and Hatcheries Program. The primary purpose of the position is to restore, protect, and enhance Maryland’s freshwater aquatic resources while maximizing recreational fishing opportunities. Maryland’s southern region includes a world class largemouth bass and blue catfish fisheries on the tidal Potomac River, several large and small impoundments and numerous coastal bays and tidal rivers. The area of responsibility includes Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties. This position assists the Tidal Bass Specialist in regional tidal water black bass management and the Invasive Species Specialist with blue catfish and northern snakehead control efforts. The duties of this position contribute to the agency mission and objectives by: promoting the wise use and conservation of our fisheries and aquatic habitat, administering monitoring and research projects that provide the best available science for promulgating regulations and directing management activities, and through review and comment to interdisciplinary planning teams, Maryland Department of Environment and other regulatory agencies on development projects, land use planning and other projects which affect the aquatic environment. This position supervises three fisheries biologists.

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 six 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 six 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.

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 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.

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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.

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.