Landscape Ecologist

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is recruiting for a Landscape Ecologist. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in the principles of Landscape Ecology and Conservation Biology, in addition to advanced GIS skills. The position closes on October 13th. Please access the Job Opportunities at DNR's website for more information http://www.dnr.state.md.us/hr/jobs.asp on the position and the application process. You will need to submit a Maryland State Application to our Human Resource Service. The job is listed as "Data Processing Programmer Analyst, Lead". The complete job announcement is included below.
Christine Conn, Ph.D.
Section Chief, Landscape Analysis
Watershed Services Unit
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Office: (410) 260-8802
FAX: (410) 260-8779
Data Processing Programmer Analyst Lead, Advanced
SALARY: $43,205 - $66,774 (Grade 18)
CLOSING DATE: October 13, 2004
JOB DUTIES:
The Department of Natural Resources, Landscape and Watershed Analysis Division, is currently accepting applications for an environmental Data Processing Programmer Analyst, Advanced. This position is located in our Annapolis, MD headquarters office and is responsible for developing geographic information systems (GIS) applications and other computer based landscape targeting and assessment tools for ecosystem conservation and restoration. This position integrates principles of landscape and systems ecology into major statewide and multi-state efforts aimed at supporting strategic, cost-effective and science-based decisions related to conservation and restoration. Duties include the design and development of GIS applications, large database management and analysis, programming, synthesis of technical information for a wide variety of audiences (ranging from general public to highly technical) and presentation of products at conferences and meetings. Technical expertise in lan! dscape ecology, conservation biology and ecological modeling methods is critical. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other information technology-related field to include coursework in systems analysis and applications programming using third generation or other generally accepted computer programming languages.
Experience:
Two years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using third generation or other generally accepted computer programming languages.
Notes:
Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other information technology-related field to include coursework in systems analysis and applications programming using third generation or other generally accepted computer programming languages may be substituted for the required education.
An additional year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using third generation or other generally accepted computer programming languages may be substituted for the required education.
Experience operating multipurpose, multi-tasking computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining a tape library to process data on multipurpose, multi-tasking computer systems; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining microcomputer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using third generation or other generally accepted computer programming languages may be substituted for high school on a year-for-year basis. SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or graduate level degree must include 15 credit hours in any of the following course areas: natural resources management, ecological modeling, conservation biology, general ecology, community, landscape and/or ecosystems ecology, restoration ecology, water quality management, wildlife biology, environmental science, natural science OR two years experience managing natural resource related projects. SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants meeting the minimum and selective qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation. It is essential that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Relevant college courses should be listed on the application. TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, please submit a Maryland State Employment application postmarked by the closing date to the address listed below: MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICE -C-3 580 TAYLOR AVE. TAWES STATE OFFICE BUILDING ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
ATTENTION: Deborah Cream
Fax: (410) 260-8099
TTY (410) 260-8835
Applications are available by calling (410) 260-8070 or at www.dbm.maryland.gov <http://www.dbm.maryland.gov/> Equal Opportunity Employer