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ADMINISTRATOR I

Pumpout Grant Program Administrator

Recruitment #26-002586-0010

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Introduction

This is a contractual, position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Watershed Services. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

One (1) Long-Term Contractual Vacancy; Full-time; 12 Month Contract

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this job is to administer a two year federal award of ($1.4M) Clean Vessel Act funding to the Department of Natural Resources by implementing the following grant objectives:
  1. Pumpout Construction:
    1. Construction/installation of one “first time” pumpout projects at $50,000 each 
    2. Construction/installation of 20 replacement/upgrade projects at $20,000 each. 
    3. Administering subawards to marinas and non-profit entities to install, maintain, and operate marine pumpouts in accordance with federal and state regulations; 
    4. Processing invoices from sub-recipients efficiently in coordination with department fiscal staff 
    5. Submitting performance reports and grant applications to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on time for the period of the grants. 
  2. Pumpout Operation and Maintenance:
    1. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) funding for 80 marinas at an average of $1,800/yr per marina for approximately two years. 
    2. O&M funding for three pumpout boats: 
      1. City of Annapolis pumpout boat at $85,000/year for approximately two years; 
      2. Shorerivers, Inc. at $50,000/year for approximately two years; and 
      3. Arundel Rivers Federation pumpout boat at $65,000/year for approximately two years. 
  3. Education:
    1. Inform/communicate with 10,000 individuals by 6/30/27 about the laws surrounding disposal of vessel waste and location of the pumpout stations. There are approximately 500 marinas and 150,000+/- registered boats in Maryland that need current, accurate pumpout related information. 
      1. Procuring and distributing pumpout related educational items (funded by the CVA grant) for recreational boaters; 
      2. Maintaining and serving information on the location of grant funded pumpouts; and 
      3. Conducting site visits to marinas to ensure grant funded equipment remains operable.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources, Watershed and Climate Service, is currently accepting applications for an Administrator I. The primary function of the job is to properly administer and implement the Maryland Marine Sewage Pumpout Grant Program, with oversight of federal Clean Vessel Act funds and state Waterway Improvement Funds.

Proper program administration includes:
  1. Successful grant applications to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund;
  2. Prudent administration of funding to sub-grantees (e.g., marinas, non-profit entities) in accordance with grant terms and conditions as well as federal and state laws, regulations, and policies;
  3. Timely reporting to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on project accomplishments;
  4. Leading outreach and education efforts to the boating public about the availability of pumpouts and the laws and regulations surrounding their use; and5) promoting the the grant program to marinas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Four 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 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to safely conduct site visits and inspections of pumpout equipment at marinas throughout Maryland in various weather conditions. This involves traversing hundreds of feet on piers and docks, as well as through gravel and grass typically of marina and boatyard settings.
  • Ability to plan routes and drive rural roads, major highways, tunnels and bridges.
  • Experience with or knowledge of marina operations and/or recreational boating activities is preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Access databases.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

*Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day. 

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@maryland.gov. 

Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions. 

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay 

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.


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