Introduction
Natural Resource Planner V - Waterfront and Resource Planning Lead
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job
The Waterfront and Resource Planning Lead sets strategic direction for Waterfront and Resource Planning goals and serves as a supervisor to professional natural resources planners and other coastal planning staff within the Section of the Center for Resilient Communities and Landscapes. The position oversees programs and staff that undertake work to (1) help Maryland address national and State coastal management priorities; (2) assist State and local partners in making effective decisions and planning for future development, conservation, and restoration of coastal resources while adapting to climate change; and (3) deliver critical technical and financial resources to local government and community partners. This position must work to secure a sustainable future for our coastal resources by balancing resiliency through restoration planning with resilient coastal uses, including waterfront and coastal economy initiatives.
This position is primarily responsible for developing strategic objectives for and overseeing implementation of budget, fund and program management for Maryland’s Federal Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) and other similar grants related to resilient conservation and restoration planning, recreation and public access, and natural resource-based industries. Additionally, this position will advance planning to implementation of resilience projects by coordinating across Grants Gateway Outcome 2 and 3 funding programs and leading annual solicitation reviews.
To successfully achieve these goals, this position must effectively establish and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse set of technical and planning partners at the local, regional, and state agency level while collaborating with community partners.
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: Seven years of experience in natural resources planning or an applied environmental science.
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 or environmental sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for up to three years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for up to five years of the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will have knowledge and experience with:
- Technical knowledge of coastal ecology, estuarine habitats, climate change, ecosystem restoration, or water-dependent uses/recreation planning.
- Coordination and management of grants, budgets, contracts or other funding programs.
- Experience with climate resilience, which may include work in integrating climate into conservation, restoration, and/or public access projects.
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 minimum 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.
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.
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 at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Alexandra Gast at Alexandra.gast@maryland.gov
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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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.
