Description:
This position will serve as the statewide Furbearer Biologist. The position will organize and conduct various surveys designed to monitor game mammal populations (e.g. furbearers, squirrel, rabbit, etc.). The employee will also respond to and resolve human-wildlife conflicts and emergencies both during normal business hours and after-hours when needed. Additional responsibilities include writing news releases and popular articles regarding game mammal research and management issues and presenting research results to the public in a variety of formats (e.g. public meetings, presentations to local governments, citizens' groups, etc.).
As the lead biologist on furbearers and furbearer management, this position will monitor trends and characteristics of Maryland's 14 furbearer species.
Qualifications:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, 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.
Experience: Two years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management.
Location:
The incumbent will be based at the Western Region Wildlife & Heritage Service office at Rocky Gap State Park in Allegany County.
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