NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST IV Recreational Fishery Data Coordinator

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland in Annapolis seeks a Recreational Fishery Data Coordinator, a Natural Resource Biologist IV, to develop and implement a recreational data collection program gathering fishing effort, harvest, and biological data to support stock assessments.

The role involves outreach to anglers, coordination with federal programs (NOAA, Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program), and collaboration with partner agencies to design data collection systems aligned with ongoing surveys.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience conducting research and analysis in biology or related fields.
• Five years of professional biological work in natural resources management.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field with substitutions as described (see notes).
• Experience with data collection and biological data handling is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a recreational data collection program for fishing effort, harvest data, and associated biological data.
• Conduct outreach with recreational and for-hire anglers to optimize data collection and educate on its importance.
• Coordinate with the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program, NOAA OST, and partner agencies to design compatible data collection systems.
• Develop possible regulations to carry out a recreational fishery data collection program.
• Work with multiple programs to ensure data collection supports stock assessments.

Job description

Introduction

Natural Resource Biologist IV (Recreational Fishery Data Coordinator)

GRADE

STD0017

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of a recreational data collection program focused on collecting recreational fishing effort and harvest data as well as biological data. Data collection methodology will be statistically sound so that it can be used in fisheries stock assessments along with commercial fisheries data. This position will conduct outreach with recreational and for-hire anglers to determine the best and most effective way to obtain data as well as inform anglers on the importance of collecting this data. The incumbent will also work with the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program, NOAA’s Office of Science and Technology, and other partner agencies to design a data collection system complementary to and consistent with ongoing recreational surveys.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services, is currently accepting applications for a Recreational Fishery Data Coordinator (Natural Resource Biologist IV). This position will be responsible for the development and implementation of a recreational fishery data collection program focused on collecting recreational fishing effort and harvest data as well as associated biological data of fish released and harvested. This position will conduct outreach with recreational and for-hire anglers to determine the best and most effective way to obtain data as well as inform anglers on the importance of collecting this data. The position will also work with the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program, NOAA’s Office of Science and Technology, and other partner agencies to design a data collection system complementary to and consistent with on going recreational surveys. As the Recreational Fishery Data Coordinator, this position will be responsible for developing possible regulations to carry out a recreational fishery effort and harvest data collection program.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Notes

• 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 and five years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute graduate education beyond a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study as described above at the rate of 15 graduate credit hours for one year of experience for up to two years of 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.

Selective Qualifications

• 1 Year experience working with commercial and/or recreational fishery data.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with natural resource electronic data collection systems is preferred.
• Experience with natural resource stakeholder engagement, outreach and/or customer service is preferred.

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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS