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NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER II

Project Manager ** Internal MDE Only**

Recruitment #25-002501-0003

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Introduction

**This recruitment is limited to contractual MDE employees within the Water and Science Administration, Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program, Regulatory and Customer Service Division Only**

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is dedicated to protecting and preserving the State's air, water, and land resources, and to safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland's citizens. Our mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with the vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout Maryland.


If you are seeking a fulfilling career where you can contribute to the environment for all Marylanders, we encourage you to apply to join the MDE workforce. MDE offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including opportunities for telework, as well as avenues for advancement and professional development. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical and dental coverage, paid time off (such as vacation and sick leave), a state pension, and supplemental retirement options like 401k and 457b plans. Additionally, our headquarters facility provides free parking, a food court, and a gym for employee use.

 

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment

Water and Science Administration 

Wetlands & Waterways Protection Program,

Regulatory and Customer Service Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner II (Project Manager) will assist with reviewing and managing Water Quality Certification (WQC) requests, Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) consistency determinations, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews for the Regulatory and Customer Service Division of the Water & Science Administration within the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). The incumbent will also assist in the development and implementation of policy and regulatory changes and updates to statutes and regulations that affect the Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program (WWPP). The incumbent will be responsible for educating and coordinating with other government agencies, other levels of government, and the general public. 

The Natural Resources Planner II will be responsible for planning, tracking, and leading reviews for 401 WQC, CZMA, and NEPA, as well as assisting with legislative and regulatory updates and associated activities. The project manager also helps to ensure that important information is collected and reported for the CZMA semi-annual report and other Programmatic reporting required through grants or legislation.

The working conditions of this position involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Work may involve visits to sites in all kinds of inclement weather in wetlands, waterways, and other project sites. Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. The work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. This position also requires the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, masks, etc. during site visits.

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: One year of experience in natural resources planning or 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 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 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, biological, chemical or environmental sciences for the required experience.

3. 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 experience and education.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**This recruitment is limited to contractual MDE employees within the Water and Science Administration, Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program, Regulatory and Customer Service Division 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.

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 1-302-737-8715 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 the 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. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Department of the Environment, OHR, Recruitment and Examination Division, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230 at 410-537-3105. 

Shantasia Baker

Shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov

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

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.

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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