Invasive Fishes Program Biologist I Invasive Fishes Program Biologist I

About the role

The Department of Natural Resources, Invasive Fishes Program (Annapolis, MD), is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist I.

Responsibilities

• 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, fish telemetry, high-reward tagging projects, backpack and boat electrofishing surveys).
• Participating in events with the public to promote the removals of invasive fishes.
• Analyzing, summarizing, and reporting ecological data.
• Assists with report and document preparation.
• Administers, organizes, and performs other duties in support of the Invasive Fishes Program and Freshwater Fisheries and Hatcheries Division.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 for the required experience.
• 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

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