Natural Resources Biologist II Stranding Response Biologist

The primary purpose of this position is two-fold:
1) Assist the Stranding Response Program Director with various aspects of the Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Response Program (SRP) and
2) Conduct stranding response and manage protected species projects contributing to the conservation of threatened and endangered species. The position relates to the mission of DNR by contributing to sustainable populations of living resources and aquatic habitats within the state of Maryland through conserving threatened and endangered marine mammal and sea turtle species and monitoring of all natural resources for health and disease.

Additionally, this position allows for a collaborative effort between state and federal government, as it supports federal initiatives concerning protected species.

Natural Resource Biologist II

STD
0015

Oxford, Maryland (Talbot County)

The primary purpose of this position is two-fold:
1) Assist the Stranding Response Program Director with various aspects of the Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Stranding Response Program (SRP) and
2) Conduct stranding response and manage protected species projects contributing to the conservation of threatened and endangered species. The position relates to the mission of DNR by contributing to sustainable populations of living resources and aquatic habitats within the state of Maryland through conserving threatened and endangered marine mammal and sea turtle species and monitoring of all natural resources for health and disease.

Additionally, this position allows for a collaborative effort between state and federal government, as it supports federal initiatives concerning protected species.

The Department of Natural Resources’ Stranding Response Program, located in Oxford, Maryland is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Biologist II. This position will assist the Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Response Program Director with response to stranded marine mammals and sea turtles, assist in the execution of standardized necropsy procedures, secure and process tissue samples, write necropsy/incident reports, and organize and enter the results of field and laboratory examinations into databases for disease investigations on federally protected, threatened, and endangered animals.

This position will also assist with the Stranding Response Program’s volunteer network, will provide training to volunteers and agency collaborators, assist with data analysis, and present findings at scientific meetings, network meetings, and public outreach events. Additional duties include sharing the responsibility of the stranding response hotline, planning and coordinating responses, daily monitoring of Maryland’s Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Tracker, participating in regular meetings with federal agencies and Greater Atlantic Region Stranding Network partners, preparing and shipping samples to diagnostic laboratories, and maintaining the tissue inventory, laboratory, stranding response vehicle, and field equipment.

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 two years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management.

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine…