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NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I

Recruitment #24-002308-0021

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.

 

If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce.  MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth – MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.


Performance Based Opportunity 

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Natural Resources Planner I, is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance. 


Progressive grade levels include:
Natural Resource Planner II – Grade 15 ($57,275.00-$92,108.00)
Natural Resource Planner III – Grade 16 ($60,987.00-$98,313.00)

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration 

Water Quality Standards & Analysis Division.

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD  21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner I will serve a versatile role in the WQSA Division assisting other lead staff with water quality monitoring study design and analyses that support the development of water quality standards and the assessment of attainment of water quality standards. The incumbent in this position may perform analyses and quality control (QC) of datasets that include but are not limited to biological (fish and benthic macroinvertebrates), fish tissue, physical, and chemical data. The incumbent in this position will also help to manage MDE’s ambient water quality data resources and databases to maintain an organized data catalog, which supports both current and future analysis projects. The Natural Resources Planner I will help with loading data into MDE’s master database, the Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Management System (AWQMS). The incumbent will also help to make sure MDE follows quality assurance (QA) protocols. The Natural Resource Planner I will support collaborative efforts to automate and streamline analysis and quality control tasks where possible. Lastly, the incumbent will also perform technical analyses in support of other Divisions in the Watershed Protection Restoration and Planning Program (WPRPP) as well as other Programs in the Water and Science Administration (WSA), including WSA’s Director’s Office. 

During occasional field sampling, the working conditions of this position may involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. The collection of samples may require contact with contaminated sediments. Field sampling may require exposure to adverse weather conditions. Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. Polluted surface waters may contain vectors of human disease. Infrequent laboratory work involves exposure to hazardous chemicals, including formaldehyde. Work may involve special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. Field work involves the lifting of heavy equipment and climbing into and out of boats and uneven terrain. Work may require the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask, etc. When going on site visits, protective gear is mandatory.

The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle.  If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.  Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.

Experience: None.

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 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 education.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred, but not required that that the selected candidate has the following:

  • Knowledge, training, or experience in working with R statistical software or any other statistical software;
  • Knowledge, training, or experience in the field of water quality science and/or with the Clean Water Act;
  • Knowledge, training, or experience in using Geographical Information Software (GIS);
  • Knowledge, training, or experience in working with databases such as Microsoft Access, SQL, Geodatabases, etc.;
  • Knowledge, training, or experience in conducting quality assurance and/or quality control of data.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

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.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

 

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

 

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.


All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.  


The Maryland Department of the Environment has determined that this classification necessitates the investigation and background check of the eligible individual for purposes of verification of suitability for employment.  When appropriate and job-related, areas of investigation may include, but are not limited to employment history, academic credentials, military records, criminal records, and personal references.  Continued employment in this position will be contingent upon the results of the background investigation. 

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS (Click ctrl+link to view all benefits)

PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date).

ANNUAL LEAVE - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year. 

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 Shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail to:

 

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

 

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. 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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