ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I
Recruitment #22-000661-0001
Department | MDE - Air and Radiation Administration (ARA) |
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Date Opened | 11/28/2022 2:25:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 12/12/2022 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $69,672.00 - $112,091.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Olivia Finley |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Maryland
Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the
State's air, water and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health
of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to protect and
restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a
vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in
Maryland.
The Maryland
Department of the Environment (MDE) is seeking applicants to fill an Environmental Program Manager I position within the Air and Radiation Administration. 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 the position/function only. The
resulting cert list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested
in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.
This position is limited to permanent and contractual employees of the Maryland Department of the Environment.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Air and Radiation Administration, Air Monitoring Program
Data Management & Quality Assurance Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Environmental Program
Manager serves as the Division Chief and will be responsible for administering and
directing the activities of the Division of Data Management & Quality
Assurance within the Air Monitoring Program. This position conducts management
of ambient air monitoring data for criteria and toxic air pollutants generated
by the MD Department of the Environment’s statewide air monitoring network, as
well as the precursors of ozone, as mandated by the Federal Clean Air Act and
in support of State Implementation Plan development. The Division is
responsible for the validation and quality assurance of ambient air data for
the approved monitoring network in the State of Maryland and must ensure
consistency with EPA guidelines for quality assurance, data capture and
transmittal to the National Air Quality data base AQS. Data is used for
demonstrating attainment status relative to the National Ambient Air Quality
Standards (NAAQS), for reporting the Air Quality Index (AQI), input to
forecasting and computer dispersion models, various unique visual displays and
animations of pollutant concentrations and associated meteorology (real-time
and historical), air pollution episode analysis, to determine local and
national ambient air quality trends and for use in problem definition and
control program development.
The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State
vehicle. If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must
provide a certified copy of your driving record for the appropriate Motor
Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individuals must
maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record
in order to drive a State vehicle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credit hours in engineering or the biological, environmental or physical sciences.
Experience: Three years of experience supervising a professional staff or as a project supervisor in the General field of work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in engineering, public administration or law as related to environmental health on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Applicants may substitute registration as an Environmental Sanitarian or as a Professional Engineer for the required education.
3. Applicants may substitute one additional year of experience in engineering, public administration or law related to environmental health for the 30 credit hours of required education.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources classifications or Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources specialty codes in the Engineering, Natural Resources and Science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who
possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear
and specific information on your application regarding all qualifications.
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:
·
Two years supervising
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring professionals;
·
Familiarity with the
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40 (Protection of the Environment), Part 58,
Ambient Air Quality Surveillance.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications
will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of
your application based on your education, training and experience as they
relate to the requirements of this position. Applicants meeting the
minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate
information on your application. Please report all related education,
experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree
and major on your application, if applicable. Please note that you will
be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications,
licenses, educational and work experiences.
For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be
contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a
foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be
requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.
Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application
forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period
of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this
recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
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 applied.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are
unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire)
may be submitted to
MDE, Recruitment and Selection Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230.
Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of
business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be
accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to
upload.
If you are unable to upload, please email the requested
information to Olivia Finley, olivia.finley@maryland.gov. Only additional
materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All
additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For
questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Finley/ MDE
Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-537- 3105. Reference
Recruitment Number: 22-000661-0001.
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
410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are
available upon request by calling: 410-537-3130 or MD TTY Relay Service
1-800-735-2258.
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
State's diversity.