PROGRAM MANAGER II **REPOST**

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) leads Maryland in securing a sustainable future for its environment, society, and economy by preserving, protecting, restoring, and enhancing the State’s natural resources. DNR is currently accepting applications for an Program Manager II. This position is responsible for the overall administration of the Real Property Acquisition and Management Division of the Land Acquisition and Planning Unit. The Real Property Acquisition and Management Division includes real property fee simple acquisitions funded through Program Open Space Stateside and the real property management function that includes maintaining all departmental land records, managing real property transactions and conveyances involving department lands including leases and the Resident Curatorship Program. The position relates directly to the mission of the agency by aiding the Department in its stewardship of Maryland’s natural resources, assisting in providing an integrated and self-sustaining network of public lands and open space, and providing efficient and effective operations.

The Department of Natural Resources, Land Acquisition & Planning Unit, located at the Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for a Program Manager II.  This position is responsible for the overall administration of the Real Property Acquisition and Management Division of the Land Acquisition and Planning Unit.  The Real Property Acquisition and Management Division includes real property fee simple and easement acquisitions funded through Program Open Space Stateside and the real property management function that includes maintaining all departmental land records, managing real property transactions and conveyances involving department lands including leases and the Resident Curatorship Program.  The position relates directly to the mission of the agency by aiding the Department in its stewardship of Maryland’s natural resources, assisting in providing an integrated and self-sustaining network of public lands and open space, and providing efficient and effective operations.

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

Experience: Six years professional experience including:

Four years of experience negotiating the acquisition, disposal, development, management or leasing of real property.

Or

Four years of experience related to real property issues including managing land records, conducting or managing property surveys in the field, or GIS.

Two (2) years of  experience  involving one or more of the following: overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit/division/program, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Two (2) years of  experience in the supervision of employees.

Two (2) years of experience working with or for federal, state, or local government agencies or units. 

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.

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.

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.