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Project Review Manager - Program Manager III

INTERNAL ONLY

Recruitment #24-005478-0035

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Critical Area Commission. 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.

*Please note that this is a Management Services position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. 

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

1804 West Street, Suite 100, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for managing and directing the work of the Project Consistency and Review Team. The Project Consistency and Review Team supports and coordinates all local and State project reviews that occur within the Critical Area. This position will ensure the Commission’s position is consistent across all 64 local jurisdictions as it relates to project review, identify implementation issues at the State and local level, and work collaboratively with the Education and Program Implementation Team and the Regulation Team to develop strategies and regulations to correct project review issues. This position will also provide oversight on special projects as needed such as integrating climate resiliency into shorelines and buffers, or improving stormwater management in the face of climate change in the Critical Area. Finally, the position will flag when legal intervention may be appropriate as it relates to project approvals and enforcement.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework in compliance with the current Maryland State Telework Policy and DNR Telework Memorandum. Regardless of teleworking status, all assigned duties shall be performed as described including field work, outside meetings, and attendance at public boards and hearings. During teleworking hours, this staff member is responsible to be available within agreed upon working hours, maintain contact with supervisors during working hours, and track daily tasks completed via email. This staff member is expected to use appropriate and professional discretion in determining virtual versus in-person meetings and discussion and whether supervisory duties dictate additional or adjusted time in the office. 

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: Seven years of experience in natural resources planning or an 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 or environmental 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 a 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, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for up to three years of the required experience.  

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate 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, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for up to five years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience taking lead on projects, including but not limited to providing guidance, providing feedback and directing outcomes. 
  • Experience in Salesforce, including managing cases and assigning projects

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

*INTERNAL ONLY - Only current DNR - CAC employees will be considered eligible for this position*

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 consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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

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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