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PROGRAM MANAGER III

Onsite Systems Division Chief

Recruitment #25-005478-0005

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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.


**This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.**

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration 

Wastewater Pollution Prevention and Reclamation Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent in this position will direct the activities of the On-Site Systems Division of the Wastewater Permits Program. Responsibilities include oversight of federal grants, municipal groundwater discharge permitting and implementation of State Water Quality initiatives to control non-point sources of pollution from on-site sewage disposal systems. The incumbent will also be responsible for implementing septic system inspector training approval program, and program elements delegated to 24 local approving authorities.

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: 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 (5) years of experience supervising 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

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:
• A Bachelor's degree in Geology;
• Experience accessing sites for the suitability of placement of onsite systems. Experience could include but is not limited to, well drilling, accessing adequate space for placement, acceptable soil and site conditions and the required separations distances between the on-site system and buildings, water supplies, and other structures;
• Experience directly supervising staff;
• Experience managing supervisors;
• Experience with municipal wastewater.

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.  

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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