Natural Resources Biologist III Supervisor

State of Maryland • Dorchester, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service is recruiting a Natural Resources Biologist, Habitat Manager, based at the LeCompte Work Center in Vienna, Maryland. The position directs, administers, and implements wildlife habitat management on public and private lands in the Eastern Region, and supervises an Area Manager and Natural Resources Technicians. It manages public use, access issues, and boundary disputes on Eastern Region Wildlife Management Areas encompassing more than 42,000 acres, and provides input on management of other DNR lands in Dorchester, Caroline, and Wicomico counties.

The incumbent leads habitat initiatives, including the quail habitat demonstration project and the joint State-Federal Blackwater-Fishing Bay prescribed fire marsh habitat initiative. The role leads habitat managers and biologists statewide in planning, implementing, and maintaining grassland habitat projects, particularly those involving prescribed fire. It coordinates with the Upland Game Bird Biologist, Maryland Forest Service, USFWS biologists and federal fire managers, and nongovernmental organizations. The employee also responds to and resolves human-wildlife conflicts and emergencies during business hours and after hours when needed.

Requirements

• Four years of professional experience conducting research and analysis in a listed biological or natural-resources field, and four years of experience performing professional biological work in natural resources management.
• A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license is required if assigned duties require operating a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, biology, natural science, natural resources management, botany, or zoology from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of experience operating farm equipment, heavy equipment, and power tools for habitat management and facility maintenance.
• At least one year of experience responding to and handling nuisance wildlife complaints and emergencies.
• Familiarity with ARCGIS and Behave 7 for developing prescribed fire plans.

Responsibilities

• Direct, administer, and implement wildlife habitat management on public and private lands in the Eastern Region.
• Supervise an Area Manager and Natural Resources Technicians.
• Manage public use, access issues, and boundary disputes on Eastern Region Wildlife Management Areas encompassing more than 42,000 acres.
• Provide input on management of other DNR lands in Dorchester, Caroline, and Wicomico counties.
• Lead implementation of habitat initiatives, including the quail habitat demonstration project and the Blackwater-Fishing Bay prescribed fire marsh habitat initiative.
• Lead statewide planning, implementation, and maintenance of grassland habitat management projects, especially those involving prescribed fire.
• Coordinate habitat priorities and complex activities with the Upland Game Bird Biologist, Maryland Forest Service, USFWS biologists and federal fire managers, and nongovernmental organizations.
• Respond to and resolve human-wildlife conflicts and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed