ADMINISTRATOR III

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.

Water and Science Administration

Watershed Protection Restoration Program

1800 Washington Blvd. 

Baltimore, MD 21230

This position is an executive-level support position with general oversight and direction set by the WSA Director’s Office. This position will report directly to the WSA Deputy Director.  The Administrator IIII responsibility is to help streamline and oversee Water and Science Administration (WSA) operations, assist with constituent services, and provide legislative support for the 90-day Maryland General Assembly session. The incumbent in this position also assists the WSA Director’s Office and Office of the Secretary with special projects and high priority tasks by developing oral testimony and talking points, presentations, conducting research, developing regulatory packages, identifying Federal Priorities, and working directly with the programs to bring projects to completion.

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process.  Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

• Demonstrate experience running operations and administering complex programs.
• Knowledge of Maryland Legislative Process, particularly preparing fiscal notes for proposed legislation.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing regulations.
• Customer service experience.

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.  

 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. 

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 olivia.sterrett@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. 

Olivia Sterrett

Olivia.sterrett@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.