NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER II

The Natural Resources Planner II is responsible for coordinating Maryland's Deicing Salt Reduction strategy. The position resides within the Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program defined under Section 319 of the federal Clean Water Act. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for coordinating updates to Maryland's voluntary Smart Salt Certification program, conducting outreach and promotion of the program, coordinating with MS4 communities to provide lists of certified Smart Salt Professionals, to help improve the current training material, and to create additional training modules in the future.

The incumbent will also support Maryland's Nonpoint Source Management Program, including supporting new Environmental Justice and Climate initiatives, creation of Watershed Restoration Plans, reporting grant project information to EPA, providing technical administrative support, and conducting outreach to advance consistency with the objectives and goals of the Watershed Restoration Division and the Watershed Protection and Restoration Planning Program's role in coordinating the implementation of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) under the federal Clean Water Act. 

Responsibilities also include: 

• Maintaining knowledge of Deicing Salt Reduction Management Practices; understanding additional NPS pollution control activities;         
• Identifying and striving to resolve gaps in the State NPS Management Plan; providing updates for the State Nonpoint Source Management Plan; 
• identifying opportunities for NPS implementation via the Salt Reduction Strategy and 319 Grant; 
• Serving as a State liaison with federal agencies; assisting with grant management procedures, contracts and budget management; 
• Serving as a liaison with administrative units of MDE.

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.  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, and 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 the interview).

Completed 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.