NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER II
Recruitment #24-002501-0005
Department | MDE - Water and Science Administration (WSA) |
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Date Opened | 5/9/2024 07:40:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 6/6/2024 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $53,627.00 - $89,425.00/year |
Employment Type |
Part-Time
|
HR Analyst | Peggie Jefferson |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
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 II 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 III – Grade 16 ($57,095 - $91,742)
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Water & Science Administration
WSP/Planning & Compliance Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
This Natural Resources Planner II is a part-time position in the Water Supply Program Planning & Compliance Division. The incumbent in this position will manage compliance efforts required by other divisions of the Water Supply Program (WSP). Responsibilities include but are not limited to, ensuring compliance with conditions of Maryland Water Appropriation Permits, state law pertaining to the testing for lead in schools, and provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) violations, as well as resolution of Significant Deficiencies, and enforcement related to the Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators and the Board of Well Drillers. This is a technical role that will involve reviewing and commenting on Corrective Action Plans and proposing technical and regulatory solutions to compliance issues with persistent and/or difficult-to-resolve violations. The incumbent will coordinate with other divisions in WSP and work directly with a variety of stakeholders, including water system operators, well drillers, farmers, and engineering firms.
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: One year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science.
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 the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental, urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, biological, chemical or environmental sciences for the required experience.
3. 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 experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the
following:
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel;
- Demonstrate effective writing skills, especially through preparing technical documents and professional emails;
- Experience working with the public, especially preparing public documents or notices, and organizing and providing responses to comments regarding permit or compliance inquiries;
- Knowledge of State and federal laws and regulations applicable to the areas of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Public Water Systems (PWS);
- Knowledge of Maryland Water Appropriation Permit conditions ensuring water withdrawal compliance.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to
current State of Maryland employees only.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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 the 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.
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 peggie.jefferson@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 Peggie Jefferson at 410-537-3879. 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.