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Director, Land and Materials Administration

Recruitment #26-009627-0002

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) protects and restores the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders. MDE is seeking a seasoned leader to join the Department’s executive team as the Director of the Land and Materials Administration. Within the Department, the Land and Materials Administration (LMA) implements the mission across a wide purview: administering federal and state authorities with respect to land-based pollution control, legacy and emerging contaminants, solid waste, and others. LMA’s work includes implementation of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, the Oil Pollution Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and certain parts of the Clean Water Act, alongside state statutes covering solid waste, waste diversion, lead, and PFAS, among others. The Administration's work also covers important environmental justice and economic development dimensions, helping to oversee and safely return contaminated and underutilized land to productive use and supporting redevelopment and revitalization across the state. 

The incumbent in this position will play a central role in shaping the strategic vision and implementation of Maryland's work to clean up contaminated lands, revitalize impacted communities, advance environmental justice and climate goals, and steward the future of an essential state agency. 

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GRADE

EPP 0004

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment

Land and Materials Administration 

Director's Office 

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

 

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of the Environment is seeking an experienced executive and organizational leader to serve as the Director of the Land and Materials Administration (LMA). LMA’s Director sets the vision and strategy for LMA, in partnership with the Secretary and Departmental leadership, and serves on the Secretary's senior management team, providing regular briefings on program priorities and progress. The Director may represent the Department before the General Assembly and with local government leaders and serves as the Administration's public-facing programmatic lead on commissions and workgroups. The role also requires close, ongoing engagement with the regulated community, communities impacted by pollution, policymakers, and the general public to ensure the Administration's programs are both effective and workable. The Director also works closely with the Assistant Secretary for Environmental Justice and the Assistant Secretary for Climate Policy to ensure alignment and implementation across the Department’s environmental justice and climate policies and goals. 

The LMA Director is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising a budget, personnel, and staff assignments for all LMA programs with responsibilities related to both environmental and administrative statutes and regulations. Oversight of LMA involves administering an operating budget of approximately $45.5 million and a capital budget of $1 million with a total of approximately 234 authorized positions. 

The LMA Director provides management and direction to the following Programs: 

Land Restoration Program 

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program 

Mining Program 

Oil Control Program 

 

POSITION DUTIES

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Incumbent will provide strategic leadership to include guiding the agency's vision, goals, and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with state, national, and global environmental standards and goals while working to implement the Secretary’s priorities.
  • Responsible for policy development. The incumbent will oversee the development and implementation of policies to address critical environmental issues, including pollution control, conservation, lead poisoning prevention, oil control, and resource management.
  • Incumbent will provide program management in directing and coordinating the above environmental programs, including monitoring, compliance, and public education, ensuring their effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Will build strong relationships with government entities, industry stakeholders, and community organizations to promote collaborative environmental efforts.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

A bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental policy or a related field.

Experience: 

10+ years of professional experience in environmental management, sustainability programs, or a related field. 

3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a leadership or management role, overseeing environmental teams or projects.

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

Experience managing one or more of the following programmatic areas: Land Restoration Program, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Mining Program, Oil Control Program, Solid Waste Program.

Ability to manage budgets and assess financial implications of environmental projects.

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Performance based team management.

 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

  • Graduate Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Business and/or STEM fields.
  • Vision to guide teams in emerging policy and programmatic areas.
  • Proficiency in developing and managing environmental compliance programs.
  • Experience administering CERCLA, RCRA and other Federal programs.
  • Experience and knowledge of PFAS policy and response.
  • Ability to assess and mitigate environmental risks.
  • Experience in public outreach and collaboration with regulatory agencies.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

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. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 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. 

BENEFITS

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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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 Mojisola.Ogungbe2@maryland.gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay


Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Mojisola Ogungbe at 410-537-3100. 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.



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