MDDNR Natural Resources Biologist III

The Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service is seeking interested candidates for a Wildlife Biologist III position to administer and operate the Southern Region Managed Hunting Program out of the Myrtle Grove WMA Office, assist with the coordination of public hunting/trapping programs, and act as the agency representative through regular public interactions in a variety of situations. Responsibilities will also include assisting with wildlife surveys, data collection, timely completion of administrative paperwork, and a variety of land, habitat, and facilities management activities on a network of wildlife management and managed hunting areas in the assigned region. Conducts presentations on natural resources to various public and private, civic and recreational groups. Additional responsibilities include repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment, providing technical assistance to the public and resolving nuisance / injured / sick wildlife issues when warranted by laws, regulations, or policies. This position will supervise other natural resources biologists and technicians to ensure agency goals are met. Work activities may involve use of firearms, immobilization equipment, animal restraint devices, pesticide application equipment, participation in prescribed burning projects, heavy lifting, use of 4-wheel drive vehicles, atv / utv’s, agricultural/heavy equipment, and boats. The incumbent will be subject to periodic adverse working conditions (hot / cold temperatures, rain / snow / ice, insects, mud, smoke, direct contact with wildlife, etc…). More details here: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=22&R2=001000&R3=0001&fbclid=IwAR19pIQhlrI-aDif9STNcGGzRzSr1CS01vH-Go2v9FrzT71tvrzj9MpITM0