ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service, Center for Education and Conservation Stewardship is seeking two (2) Administrative Officer III team members who will provide administrative, scientific and technical support in developing, managing, and conducting environmental education programs and materials based on the research and science priorities of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This work aligns the goals and commitments of the Department of Natural Resources, Maryland's Project Green Classrooms, the Chesapeake Bay Program (Environmental Literacy goal), and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Aquatic Resources Education.

(1) The Angler Education position will have primary responsibility for the angler education programs and will also conduct and expand other environmental education programs for the Department that involve working with K-12 schools on indoor and outdoor science investigations, student stewardship activities and professional development programs for teachers.

(2) The Environmental Literacy position focuses on connecting and aligning Department environmental education content and programs with formal education standards, requirements and practices in science and other academic disciplines. Duties will include taking lead responsibility for establishing, developing, and managing partnerships with school districts to assist with and support systemic environmental literacy programs, including Meaningful Watershed Education Experiences (MWEEs). The position will also work with educational support funds managed within the Center for Conservation Education and Stewardship.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Three years experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.  

The preferred candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields of study:
● Education, environmental education, environmental science, environmental studies/policy, ecology, coastal/marine ecology, sustainability, biology, public land management, outdoor recreation or other natural resources or related fields of study.

And knowledge and experience with:
● Developing angler education programs and teaching fishing skills to youth and adults, or
● Using Next Generation Science Standards, Maryland Environmental Literacy Standards, and the “Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience” framework for formal education.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.