NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER II

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.

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Natural Resource Planner II 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 III – Grade 16 $67,309.00 -$106,155.00 Yearly.

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MDE - Water and Science Administration 

Stormwater Program Review Division

1800 Washington Boulevard

Baltimore, MD 21230 

The NRP II core responsibilities and key functions​ consist of the following: 

Program Review & Permit Development: Evaluate local erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and federal stormwater permitting programs by applying principles of natural resources, hydrology, and climate change science. Maintain up-to-date scientific knowledge to inform and develop permit language.

Field Inspections & Programmatic Evaluation: Travel throughout Maryland to inspect urban pollution control practices, assess the local implementation of state laws and regulations, evaluate local codes and enforcement policies, and observe programmatic procedures in practice.

Reporting & Recommendations: Analyze collected data and field observations to evaluate local program effectiveness. Develop reports and recommendations regarding program delegation and enforcement to help improve the quality of local compliance efforts and protect Maryland's streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach: Build strong relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders, respond to technical inquiries, and act as a statewide resource to promote consistency across local programs. Effectively communicate policies regarding climate change and environmental justice.

The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle.

Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license with no more than five points is required to operate a State vehicle.

Out-of-State Licenses: If you hold an out-of-state license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.

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.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Familiar with NPDES municipal separate storm sewer system permits;
• Background in the implementation of best practices for stormwater management and soil erosion and sediment control;
• Ability to evaluate plans and write reports;
• Experience working with databases and GIS mapping.

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.

The Maryland Department of the Environment has determined that this position requires a background investigation to verify suitability for employment. When appropriate and job-related, areas of investigation may include​, but are not limited to employment history, academic credentials, military records, criminal records, and personal references.​ Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the results of this background ​investigation.

Application must be completed.  Do not leave work experience section blank.  Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as "yes, " will result in no credit for those responses.

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.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

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

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

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.