Introduction
Natural Resource Biologist IV - State/Regular
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
Albert Powell Hatchery, 20901 Fish Hatchery Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Washington County
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources (Department), Freshwater Fisheries and HatcheriesDivision is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resource Biologist IV position. This position acts as the Albert Powell State Trout Hatchery Facility Manager and directs all aspects of fish culture activities at the Albert Powell State Trout Hatchery and the Cushwa Rearing Facility. Together, these facilities make up the largest coldwater production complex in the state supplying both adult and juvenile trout to support the Put and Take program, Youth Rodeo Program, Trout in the Classroom, and regional management needs. In addition to the Albert Powell Hatchery production, duties include supervision of staff, development of project budgets, management of capital projects and critical maintenance, oversight of state housing, management of physical plant, supporting an operational connection with other Maryland coldwater and warmwater production facilities as well as regional Freshwater staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:Four years of professional experience conducting research and analysis in thefields of biology, biochemistry, environmental science, natural science,natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physicaloceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management or zoologyand five years of experience in performing professional biological workin the field of natural resources management.
Notes:
1. Candidatesmay substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmentalaquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marinebiology, marine ecology or physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheriesmanagement, wildlife management, zoology, or a natural resources managementrelated field of study from an accredited college or university and five yearsof experience in performing professional biological work in the field ofnatural resources management for the required experience.
2.Candidates may substitute graduate education beyond a Bachelor's degree from anaccredited college or university in a natural resources related field of studyas described above at the rate of 15 graduate credit hoursfor one yearofexperience for up to two years of the required experience.
3.Candidatesmay substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissionedofficer in the natural resources management and biological sciencesclassifications or natural resources management and biological sciencesspecialty codes inthe wildlife biology field of work on a year-for-yearbasis for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Four years experience working in a aquaculture facility or hatchery.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred applicant will demonstrate experience working in coldwater aquaculture facilities or hatcheries culturing trout. This entails knowledge of fish culture techniques, sampling and grading fish, developing feed rates, fish health/biosecurity, water quality monitoring, and transportation of live fish.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
*INTERNAL ONLY - Only Current MDNR - Employees Will Be Considered*
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
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 Alexandra Gast at Alexandra.gast@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.
