PROGRAM MANAGER

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“at-will”).

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.

MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.

 

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Land and Materials Administration

Oil Control Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230 

The Program Manager Senior I position serves as the manager of the Oil Control Program (OCP), which is a core environmental program within the Land and Materials Administration (LMA). This role primarily directs and coordinates oil pollution and tank management activities. It involves serving as the senior manager for a staff of approximately 46 technical and administrative professionals across three divisions- the Compliance Division, the Remediation Division, and the Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) and Permits Division. The position also manages the Information Management and Quality Assurance Section.

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: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes 30 credits in engineering, biological, environmental, physical sciences or other appropriate technical education, or possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Law or Environmental Public Policy or other appropriate related degree.

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of experience supervising a professional staff in an environmental field or experience as an environmental project manager including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing work products.

NOTES:

1. Professional or scientific experience related to natural resources, environment or public health may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education. 

2. Registration as a Professional Engineer may be substituted for the required education.

3. One additional year of experience in professional scientific, natural resources, or environmental or public health may be substituted for the 30 specialized academic credits.

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

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or Geology.
• Maryland Certified Underground Storage Tank (UST) System Inspector.
• Professional work experience or knowledge with incident management frameworks, particularly the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Five (5) years of supervising professional staff, experience in oil and gas, environmental management, or a related field. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations, including those related to petroleum and hazardous materials.
• Professional experience in spill containment, mitigation, and remediation methods for petroleum and hazardous materials.
• Ability to analyze and interpret environmental data to assess impacts and ensure compliance. 

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.

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.  

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan 

 

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 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 Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. 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.