NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER V

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of the Environment.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting cert list will be maintained for one year.  Person's interested in future vacancies within the classification must re-apply.

The purpose of this position is to provide supervisory responsibility for the Best Available Technology (BAT) for Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems (OSDS) section. This position directs the overall planning, development and implementation of the OSDS function and administers the day to day operations of the section. This section is responsible for the technical and regulatory aspects related to BAT and to manage technical aspects for the onsite sewage disposal system Bay Restoration Fund (BRF).

The BRF is a statewide program delegating the administration of individual grants to the local Environmental Health Directors and Health Officers. This position supervises the Bay Restoration Fund Program developing guidance documents and policies for the direction of the implementation of the program. The position supervises the development and implementation to the BAT Management Network, an online database which provides up to date information to the Governor's Office, the Bay Program, stakeholders and multiple units within MDE.

This position represents Maryland as the chair person of the BAT Review Committee made up of scientific supervisors in the wastewater regulatory industry determining which technologies have successfully proven the nutrient reduction standards in Maryland for inclusion as BAT. This position also represents Maryland on the Board of Directors for the State Onsite Regulators Alliance, an interstate organization dedicated to advancing the field of Onsite sewage disposal.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management, or development.

Experience: Seven years of experience in natural resources planning or an applied environmental science.

Notes: 1. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, engineering, physical geography, or the physical, chemical, biological or environmental sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science may be substituted for the required education.

2. Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, chemical, biological or environmental sciences maybe substituted for up to three years of the required experience.

3. Possession of a Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, chemical, biological or environmental sciences maybe substituted for up to five years of the required experience.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

- Be a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or a Licensed Environmental Health Specialist;

- Experience with soil evaluations;

- Experience with septic systems designs;

- Experience with supervising a professional environmental staff;

- Knowledge or experience in design or construction of wastewater disposal system for commercial,   residential and/or systems greater than 5,000 gallons per day.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum /selective/preferred qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for consideration of an interview/selection.  Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.  

Your application is part of the examination process.  The assessment will be a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best, Better or Qualified and placed on the employment list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.  Education credentials and experience verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority.  If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process, if one is required.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

The MD Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you apply.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is STRONGLY preferred that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Peggie Jefferson

Recruitment and Examination Division

Office of Human Resources

1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230

MDE Reference Number:  18-002310-0002

410-537-3879/email: peggie.jefferson@maryland.gov/Fax:410-537-3966  

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay  PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program.  

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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