Natural Resources Planner III
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Introduction
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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.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The mission of the Water and Science Administration ofthe Maryland Department of the Environment is to restore and maintain thequality of the States ground and surface waters protect wetland habitats andmanage the utilization of Marylands mineral resources throughout the State.
This Natural Resources Planner III position willfunction as a nontidal wetland reviewer of projects proposing to impactnontidal wetlands and/or the nontidal wetland buffer in the Eastern Region ofthe Nontidal Wetlands Division. (The Eastern Region consists of CarolineDorchester Kent Queen Annes Talbot Somerset Wicomico and Worcestercounties) This position is guided by the requirements and mandates establishedin the Nontidal Wetlands Protection Act and Nontidal Wetlands Regulations andthe Water Quality Certification requirements of the Water Quality this capacity the incumbent prepares permit decisions represents theDepartment in a variety of forums; provides guidance to consultants andapplicants on nontidal wetland policies regulations and procedures; andcoordinates with other government agencies other levels of government and thegeneral public.
The working conditions involve exposure touncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Site visits may be conducted in inclementweather. Exposure exists to insect bites/stings poisonous plants chiggers tickssnakes and wild and domesticated animals. Work involves exposure to hazardousconditions which may result in injury. Site visits usually involve walking onuneven terrain that may result in falling. Work involves special physicaldemands; field visits may involve longwalks exceeding one mile and traversing uneven terrain. Use of protectiveclothing. such as safety vests hard hats rain gear and waterproof boots maybe necessary.
The incumbent in this position will be required todrive a State vehicle. If you maintain an outofstate driving license youmust provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate MotorVehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individuals must maintain adrivers license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order todrive a State vehicle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college oruniversity in an environmental science or natural resources planning management or development.
Experience:Three years of experience in natural resources planning or applied 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 Mastersdegree 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 and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical biological chemical or environmental sciences forup to three years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service 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
It is preferred that the selected candidate have aBachelors degree in a Natural Resources related field of study.
It is also preferred that the selected candidate has thefollowing:
- Experience in Natural Resources Planning or applied Environmental Science;
- Training/and or experience in wetland delineation;
- Training/and or experience in plant identification;
- Training/and or experience in soil Identification;
- Training in ArcMap or GIS geodata database development or applications.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
BENEFITS
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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 @or 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 Peggie Jefferson at.If you have difficulties submitting your onlineapplication please contact the Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division ator
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
