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ADMINISTRATOR III

Coastal and Marine Project Specialist

Recruitment #22-002588-0082

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Watershed. 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.

**Due to a COLA, effective November 1, 2022, the salary scale will increase from $58,588.00-$94,280.00 to $61,225.00-$98,523.00**

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD  21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service, is seeking an Administrator III team member to serve as a Coastal and Marine Project Specialist. The successful candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team to review, assess and manage technical aspects of habitat restoration and public recreational boating projects. This position will work to ensure state-funded projects are functional, effective and resilient to climate change impacts over their expected lifespans. This position will lead and support projects at the land-water interface under coastal programs such as the State Waterway Improvement Fund and the Resiliency through Restoration Initiative.

The position will support coastal and marine projects through project management. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to local partners and grant managers throughout all stages of project development, including site visits, review of conceptual designs, permitting, project construction, and monitoring/maintenance. The position will coordinate with coastal and marine engineers and other partners to review designs at various stages of development and support onsite management and assessment for coastal projects. The successful candidate will be able to coordinate among partners, review site plans, learn technical concepts, communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences, and assess field conditions before, during and after project construction.

This is a full-time position with state benefits based out of Annapolis, MD. Travel is required to sites across Maryland’s coastal zone to conduct site assessments and other fieldwork

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.  

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development,  engineering or landscape-architecture-related field. 
  • Experience with visualization or mapping software, such as ESRI ArcGIS or AutoCAD.
  • Experience reviewing or managing habitat restoration and/or recreational boating projects (e.g. living shorelines; boating infrastructure) and capability to read and interpret engineering drawings or site plans.
  • Knowledge of climate change and its potential impacts on the built and natural environments.
  • Two years of experience managing habitat restoration and/or recreational boating projects.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure 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 may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly 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 Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@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.




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