PROGRAM MANAGER III (DIVISION CHIEF)
Recruitment #24-005478-0049
Department | MDE - Land and Materials Administration (LMA) |
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Date Opened | 11/7/2024 10:02:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/21/2024 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $84,229.00 - $136,003.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Olivia Sterrett |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
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.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Land and Materials Administration
Animal Feeding Operation Program
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Program Manager, III (Division Chief) directs and
coordinates all Animal Feeding Operations (AFO) program activities in a manner
consistent with MDE’s mission to protect the public health, environment, and
the state’s natural resources from agricultural feeding operations,
particularly concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), while promoting
the state's poultry and other agricultural industries. The Division Chief works
directly with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3 regarding
MDE's administration of the General Discharge Permit for Animal Feeding
Operations to ensure consistency with the federal Clean Water Act and National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. This position oversees
supervisory and non-supervisory natural resource planners and environmental
compliance specialists; and is responsible for coordinating with other MDE
programs and state agencies such as the Maryland Department of Agriculture and
the University of Maryland Agriculture Extension, engaging federal partners and
external customers and stakeholders, and facilitating partnerships with
neighboring states. Also, the Division Chief routinely engages in farmer
education and other outreach and activities; and represents MDE at local,
regional and national agriculture and water quality meetings, forums, and
conferences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university that includes 30 credits in the biological,
environmental, physical sciences, other appropriate technical discipline, or
possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in
Environmental Law or Environmental Public Policy or other appropriate related
degree.
EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience supervising a professional staff in an environmental field or experience as an environmental project manager including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing work products.
NOTES:
(1) Professional or scientific experience related to natural resources, environment or public health may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education.
(2) One additional year of experience in
professional scientific, natural resources, or environmental or public health
may be substituted for the 30 specialized academic credits.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
**Please note that your
answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information
provided on your application to receive credit.
- Technical expertise developing and/or implementing or providing consulting services for or managing projects involving NPDES permits and water quality regulations.
- Natural Resources Conservation, or science based nutrient management.
- Experience implementing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation regulatory programs in MD or other states.
- Experience working for or with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Wastewater Management, the University of Maryland Agriculture Extension - Agriculture & Natural Resources or other college or University Agriculture and/or Natural Resources extension program, or the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service or Maryland Department of Agriculture.
- An ability to explain technically complex concepts such as the federal Clean Water Act and NPDES permitting and regulations, and state water pollution control and nutrient management law and regulations as they apply to animal feeding operations, to a broad audience and provide technical assistance to farmers and conduct farm visits.
- Strong communication skills to engage a wide variety of stakeholders, including farmers, environmental groups, the public, and federal and State regulatory agencies.
- Professional experience as an environmental Attorney, Hydrologist and/or Water Resources Engineer.
SELECTION PROCESS
It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the candidate to be rejected.
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, Better
Qualified, or 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.
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.
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 olivia.sterrett@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 Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. 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.