Program Manager III - Internal
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Job Description
Introduction
The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting andpreserving the States air water and land resources and safeguarding theenvironmental health of all Marylands citizens. The Agencys mission is toprotect and restore the environment for the health and wellbeing of allMarylanders with a vision of healthy vibrant and sustainable communities andecosystems in Maryland.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping theenvironment for all Marylanders please apply to become part of MDEsworkforce. MDE offers competitive pay great benefits opportunities totelework as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coveragepaid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) state pension and supplementalretirement options (i.e. 401k 457b etc.. MDE headquarters facility offersfree parking a food court and a gym.
This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position andserves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Water and Science Administration
Wetlands and Waterways Program
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to oversee theimplementation of the States tidal wetland protection and managementprogram. As chief of the Tidal WetlandsDivision this position directs the overall planning development andimplementation of the program and administers the daytoday operation of theDivision. The incumbent in this willalso oversee a staff of environmental professionals and administrative supportstaff in offices in Baltimore and the Eastern Shore.
The working conditions of this position involveexposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Fieldwork is required in all regions of theState regardless of weather/season of yearConditions may be wet muddy hot freezing buggy etc. Footing onrocky and uneven mucky stream bottoms and wetlands may be poor. Work involves exposure to hazardousconditions which may result in injury. Work also involves specialphysical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more climbing laddersetc. In addition to the poorfooting listed in the previous explanation the employee is required to climbover fallen logs in streams and wetlands climb steep slopes that are rocky orhave loose slippery soil and other natural hazards and challenges. Workrequires the use of protective equipment such as goggles gloves masks conditions described in the previous explanation require the use ofequipment that will protect the employee when working in wet conditions andduring weather extremes such as hip boots or chest waders insulated footwearand clothing as well as wearing hard hats and goggles on construction sites asrequired.
The incumbent in this position will be required todrive a State vehicle. If you maintain an outofstate driving licenseyou must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriateMotor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individualsmustmaintain a drivers license with no more than 5 points on theirdriving record in order to drive a Statevehicle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college oruniversity that includes 30 credits in the biological environmental physicalsciences other appropriate technical discipline or possession of a Bachelorsdegree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Law orEnvironmental Public Policy or other appropriate related degree.
EXPERIENCE:Five 5 years of experience supervising professional staff in anenvironmental field or experience as an environmental project manager includingassigning tasks setting priorities and reviewing work products.
NOTES:
1 Professional or scientific experience related to natural resourcesenvironment or public health may be substituted on a yearforyear basis foreducation.
2 One additional year of experience in professional scientific naturalresources or environmental or public health may be substituted for the 30specialized academic credits.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred that theselected candidate has the following:
- Knowledge of State and/or federal wetlands and waterways regulatory programs and processes;
- Knowledge of State and/or federal State Certification of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act;
- Knowledge of State and/or federal Coastal Zone Management Programs under the Coastal Zone Management Act;
- Experience in supervision of employees;
- Experience in drafting permits and permit decisions;
- Experience with disciplined approaches to permit review processes;
- Strong professional oral and written communication skills;
- Strong problemsolving skills and customer service orientation.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTEMPLOYEES ONLY.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on yourapplication to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Allinformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the will not consider the information submitted after candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least oneyear.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
All information concerning the qualifications including any requireddocumentation (diploma transcript certificate etc. must be submitted andreceived by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not beconsidered.
Should you possess a bachelors/masters degree from a college oruniversity outside of the United States you must have your educationalcredentials evaluated by an approved education review service. Thisevaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information you maycall International Consultants of Delaware Inc. ator World EducationServices Inc. ator.
All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States underthe Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorizedand possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in theposition for which you applied.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS(Click ctrllink to view all benefits)
PERSONAL LEAVE New State employees are awarded six 6 personal leave daysannually (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 thebirth or adoption of a child.
HOLIDAYS State employees also celebrate at least twelve 12 holidaysper year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It ishighly preferredthat you apply online. If you are unableto apply online you may submit the State paper application and supplementalquestionnaire (by the closing date) to to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Peggie Jeffersonat.If you have difficultiessubmitting your onlineapplication please contact the Department ofBudget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People withdisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitmentretaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflectsthe communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment wheredifferences are celebrated.
Employment Type
Full-Time
