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PROGRAM MANAGER I - INTERNAL ONLY

Regional Operations Chief

Recruitment #26-005476-0009

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Introduction

Program Manager I - Regional Operations Chief

INTERNAL: OPEN TO CURRENT DNR EMPLOYEES ONLY

This position is a Management Services position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Stevensville, Maryland (Queen Annes County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Regional Operations Chief provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Boating Services’ Chesapeake Bay area buoy, icebreaking, hydrographic, and debris-removal operations. This position directly supervises and manages three Captains, who command the Department’s large icebreaker/buoy tender vessels and small-boat operations across the State. The Regional Operations Chief ensures consistent operational standards, coordinates cross-regional activities, and supports the Director of Boating Services in meeting all mandates under the State Boat Act (Annotated Code § 8-703), including marking State waterways, maintaining safe boating zones, and keeping channels clear of debris. 

POSITION DUTIES

This position serves as the primary operational link between vessel Captains and Director of Boating Services. It coordinates regional scheduling, resource allocation, workforce planning, regulatory compliance, training, and emergency response readiness. The Regional Operations Chief ensures effective communication, uniform operational practices, and mission success across all regions in support of Maryland’s critical commercial and recreational boating infrastructure.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work involving any combination of hydrography, engineering, surveying, or construction inspection work including two years of experience in hydrographic engineering associated activities. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

3. 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 to year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Experience using vessels equipped with hydraulic cranes and hand operated wenches.
  2. Knowledge of setting and retrieving regulatory buoys to mark zones. 
  3. Experience in the safe operation of hand and power tools. Experience utilizing GPS devices.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience overseeing and coordinating the general hydro operations of a unit. 
  • Experience in vessel maintenance. 
  • Capable of operating and maintaining a state vessel, vehicle and trailer to assure a safe and ready response in accordance with Departmental policies.
  • Experience operation and maintaining boats and trailers. 
  • Possession of a Class C drivers license is required. (Independent field crews must drive vehicles towing boats)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Some positions in this classification are assigned duties, which will require the individual to beexamined by a physician. After an offer of employment, applicants for such positions will be given amedical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

BENEFITS

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 Alexandra Gast at Alexandra.gast@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.

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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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