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NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I

**Internal MDE Only**

Recruitment #25-002308-0003

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Introduction

**This is an Internal recruitment open to contractual MDE employees within the Water and Science Administration, Field Services Program ONLY. **

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.

If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce.  MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth – MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.


As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Natural Resource Planner I is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance. 

Progressive grade levels include:

Natural Resource Planner II – Grade 15 ($57,275.00-$92,108.00 Yearly)

Natural Resource Planner III – Grade 16 ($60,987.00-$98,313.00 Yearly)

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration

Field Services Program

416 Chinquapin Round Road 

Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner I will perform the bacteriological monitoring of permitted oyster operations either by boat or remote locations by land as required by State and Federal statutes. Routine bacteriological monitoring of growing waters is also imperative to the incumbent in this position in order to generate data that allows for the proper classification of natural shellfish producing waters. The incumbent will also reinforce the objectives of the cooperative state/industry/federal program for the certification of interstate shellfish shippers and ensure the continued endorsement of Maryland’s shellfish program by USFDA.


The incumbent in this position will perform on-site consultations and inspections of wastewater treatment plants, industrial, commercial facilities, agricultural and residential sites as part of the program’s shoreline survey assessment. The Natural Resources Planner I will also perform compliance monitoring of public drinking water facilities to meet requirements set forth by the U.S. EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act.


 The working conditions of this position involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. This position involves field work in all weather conditions including wind, storm floods, and snow. This position also involves exposure to human and animal waste as well as other sources of toxins and pollution. Position involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. The incumbent may have exposure to wastewater effluent and polluted surface waters which may contain vectors of human disease. The work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. Position requires lifting heavy coolers that contain samples. This position also requires the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, masks, etc. during site visits.


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 from 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 in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.

Experience: None.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, engineering, physical geography, or the physical, chemical, biological sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the general natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or general natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the general natural resources management and biological sciences field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

  • Experience operating a boat.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**This is an Internal recruitment open to contractual MDE employees within the Water and Science Administration, Field Services Program ONLY. **

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

 

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

 

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service.  This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.


All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. 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

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date). 

ANNUAL LEAVE - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail to:

 

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

 

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

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.  MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.




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