GIS/Software Specialist II

Maryland Environmental Service is seeking candidates for database management positions with the Environmental Dredging and Restoration Division, located at the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis, MD. 

Responsibilities include:

Data Management - Inland Fisheries: Candidate will continue to develop Microsoft SQL and Access database components. Assist with meeting the needs of the Inland Fisheries Division, integration of data and data products with GIS, developing rigorous QA/QC for data input, overseeing and assuring compilation of annual survey data to the database, assuring compatibility of data and summary information with those from other Fishery Service Divisions, other DNR Units, and other state and federal agencies where needed, develop and maintain various components of meta-data, developing data products for public outreach to be served on the web or for publication. 

Data Management - Tidal Fisheries: Candidate will provide coordination of data storage and retrieval process of the MD DNR Fisheries Service including the project level biological and habitat data; the commercial catch record keeping; the volunteer angler information; the MRIP data; and interface with the DNR IT unit on license database issues. Services will also include overseeing the processing of commercial catch records into the database; providing commercial catch information online and by request; and overseeing further development and maintenance of a database which contains project level biological information. In addition, MES staff will coordinate with database managers in MD DNR, Maryland Department of Environment (MDE), and Maryland Department of Health (MDH), and provide representation for Maryland Fisheries on the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP), and National Database Initiative.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in computer information technology, management information systems, computer science, programming, or other IT related field to include course work in database management systems and a minimum of 1 year experience in designing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and controlling database management systems for computers. Working knowledge in natural resources and fisheries a plus! List proficiency of software applications in addition to salary requirement. A valid drivers license with less than 6 points may be required.

Attn: 300567