Natural Resources Planner II
Natural Resources Planner II
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Job Description
Introduction
The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the States air water and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Marylands citizens. The Agencys mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and wellbeing of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy vibrant and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders please apply to become part of MDEs workforce. MDE offers competitive pay great benefits opportunities to telework as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) state pension and supplemental retirement options (i.e. 401k 457b etc.. MDE headquarters facility offers free parking a food court and a gym.
Performance Based Opportunity
As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Natural Resource Planner I is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance
to a higher grade within the classification series based on satisfactory work
performance.
Progressive grade levels include:
Natural Resource Planner III Grade 16 $60987.00 $98313.00 Yearly)
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for coordinating Marylands Deicing Salt Reduction strategy. The Incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating updates to Marylands voluntary Smart Salt Certification program conducting outreach and promotion of the program coordinating with MS4 communities to provide lists of certified Smart Salt Professionals to help improve the current training material and to create additional training modules in the future.
Responsibilities for the Natural Resources Planner II also include: understanding additional NPS pollution control activities; identifying and striving to resolve gaps in the State NPS Management Plan; providing updates for the State Nonpoint Source Management Plan; assisting with grant management procedures contracts and budget management; maintaining knowledge of Deicing Salt Reduction Management Practices; identifying opportunities for NPS implementation via the Salt Reduction Strategy and 319 Grant services; serving as a State liaison with federal agencies; serving as a liaison with administrative units of MDE.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning management or development.
Experience:One year of experience in natural resources planning orapplied environmental science.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in urban orregional planning engineering physical geography or thephysical chemical biological sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources planning management administrationdevelopment environmental urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental systemmanagement; water or land resources planning andmanagement; environmental landscape architecture; or thephysical biological chemical or environmental sciencesfor the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience as a commissioned officer in thegeneral natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or general natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the general natural resources management and biological sciences field of work on a yearforyear basis for the required experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with Nonpoint Source pollutants sources and watershed restoration efforts;
Familiarity with processing/managing grants and loans;
Background with outreach and communication;
Experience with software such as Microsoft Office Suite ArcGIS Canva R/RStudio database software etc.;
Technical writing skills;
B.S. in Biology Environmental Science or Policy Sustainability Climate Resilience or a related field.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider the information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
All information concerning the qualifications including any required documentation (diploma transcript certificate etc. must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
Should you possess a bachelors/masters degree from a college or university outside of the United States you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information you may call International Consultants of Delaware Inc. ator World Education Services Inc. ator.
All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
PERSONAL LEAVE New State employees are awarded six 6 personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date).
ANNUAL LEAVE ten 10 days of accumulated annual leave per year.
SICK LEAVE fifteen 15 days of accumulated sick leave per year.
PARENTAL LEAVE up to sixty 60 days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
HOLIDAYS State employees also celebrate at least twelve 12 holidays per year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It ishighly preferredthat you apply online. If you are unable to apply online you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to mail to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Shantasia Baker at.If you have difficulties submitting your onlineapplication please contact the Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division ator.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.
Employment Type
Full-Time
