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DESIGNATED ADMIN MANAGER III

Environmental Justice Officer

Recruitment #23-005221-0005

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Office of the Secretary. 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.

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Environmental Justice Officer (EJO) to advise the Secretary and lead the delivery of equitable and just outcomes related to the State’s resources. The Department leads Maryland in securing a sustainable future for our environment, society, and economy by preserving, protecting, restoring and enhancing the State’s natural resources. The Department proudly works alongside state coalitions, non governmental organizations, and state agencies to focus on environmental justice in the state of Maryland.

The EJO is responsible for providing subject matter expertise on environmental justice issues and advising the Secretary and Executive leadership on how to increase environmental justice outcomes in communities across Maryland. The officer has the primary responsibilities of: 
  • Advise across all units of the Department to ensure our work tackles injustice and improves access to our shared resources. 
  • Contribute to the development of complex restoration projects that restore and protect natural resources that provide benefit to front line communities, including projects that reduce flooding, plant trees and make communities more resilient in the face of climate change. 
  • Build relationships with communities and organizations that experience disproportionate environmental impacts and who can benefit significantly from restoration and protection. 
  • Identify and provide assistance in access to funding from state, local, federal and private sources for communities experiencing environmental justice issues. 
  • Coordinate across agencies and with federal partners to leverage other funding streams and programs. 
  • Prepare reports based on findings and shared results to make recommendations to help organizations reduce their environmental impacts and improve the state's resources for underserved communities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, or a related field.
Experience: 3 years of experience working on environmental justice issues, community organizing, or social science.

Notes:
  1. Candidates may substitute an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, or a related field and 2 years of experience working on environmental justice issues, community organizing, or social science for the required education. 
  2. Candidates may substitute 4 additional years of experience working on environmental justice issues, community organizing, or social science for the required education.
  3. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, or a related field, at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to one year of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience engaging across diverse audiences and stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills in a variety of media including written, oral and social media.
  • Experience providing subject matter expertise on environmental justice issues.
  • Proficiency in environmental laws, regulations, and policies, including those related to environmental justice.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Persons in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate 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

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 or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@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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