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.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

The Natural Resources Planner (NRP) II position assists with the development and adoption process of air quality regulations addressing both air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions affecting climate change. This position conducts independent research to analyze, develop, and implement strategies to control emissions from air pollution sources.​ The incumbent in this position is responsible for facilitating the internal and external regulation development process by organizing stakeholder meetings, developing regulatory content and meeting materials, and delivering presentations. In addition, the incumbent assists with the submission of State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision materials.​ Also, support public education and public health awareness concerning ambient air quality.

The key responsibilities and duties associated with this position:

• Conduct research and data analysis to develop regulatory options, air quality control measures, and environmental impact assessments. Review costs, emission benefits, and risks associated with air pollution. Prepare regulations, fact sheets, and technical support documents, and support ongoing public forums.
• Assist in preparing and submitting proposed and final regulations. Draft Notices of Proposed/Final Actions, coordinate reviews with the Division of State Documents (DSD) and state legislative bodies and prepare legal notices for public hearings. Manage adoption schedules and web content to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act. Prepare and submit State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to the EPA, including regulatory actions, technical support documents, and hearing transcripts.
• Organize and lead stakeholder groups comprising consultants, trade associations, and regulated entities. Prepare and present meeting materials, agendas, draft regulations, technical documents, and cost-benefit analyses within required timeframes.
• Develop educational and outreach materials across Air Management Administration programs, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. Assist in organizing and facilitating special events for outreach initiatives.

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:

• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; Google Docs, Sheets, Slides; and Adobe PDF management software.
• Knowledge of air pollution issues, public health impacts, federal or state air pollution control laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental assessment reporting, evaluation, mitigation strategies, and policy.

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.

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.