Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Watershed. 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
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)
POSITION DUTIES
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake & Coastal Service Unit is currently accepting applications for a Natural Resources Planner V position to serve as a Climate Resilience Program Lead.
The primary purpose of this position is to develop, direct and implement programs and partnerships that support the co-creation of state and local coastal resilience strategies and solutions for the Department of Natural Resources. Functions include (1) direct and develop programs, projects, and natural resource planners’ work as a Section lead to meet Department and State objectives for local government service delivery related to coastal and climate resilience; (2) serve on inter-agency leadership teams and direct and lead multi-partner collaboration efforts to understand climate impacts and support implementation of adaptation solutions; and, (3) define, develop, and deliver scientific data and tools based on local resilience needs that enhance applied science decision making.
This position leads, directs and develops local coastal and climate resilience and adaptation strategies through programs that include the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZM or CZMA) Sections 306/309; and the Maryland Coastal Training Program. The Climate Resilience Program Lead is the lead planner for legislatively-mandated Nuisance Flood Plans and directs work and a team that advance the implementation of CoastSmart Council siting and design requirements and the state Adaptation and Resiliency Work Group resilience strategies.
The Climate Resilience Program Lead directs and oversees programs, initiatives and staff to provide technical and financial assistance to state and local partners to build capacity to implement resilience goals. This position distributes federal and other funds to advance adaptation solutions; and, deliver science-based data and technical information to enhance community resilience to flooding, shoreline erosion, sea level change, and other climate impacts. This work includes leveraging critical federal-state-local partnerships; working to ascertain that Bay and ocean waters meet living resource and human needs; enhancing the protection and management of the state’s natural resources; and developing and applying tools and data needed to support climate resilience.
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
The preferred candidate will have knowledge and experience with:
- Climate resilience and/or climate adaptation planning preferred.
- Coordination and management of grants, budgets, contracts or other funding programs.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle 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 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.
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.
