ADMINISTRATOR III (Policy Specialist)

Introduction

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\nWe encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.\r\nMDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

18\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation Administration\r\nClimate Change Program\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Administrator\r\nIII will plan and lead the implementation of community engagement efforts to\r\nsupport regulatory development by deeply understanding user needs and behaviors.\r\nThe ideal candidate will utilize human-centered design principles to plan and\r\nimplement a variety of outreach and community engagement activities. Key\r\nresponsibilities include conducting demographic research using methods such as\r\ninterviews, surveys, workshops, and observation to understand community\r\nmembers’ and stakeholders’ priorities and pain points. Additional\r\nresponsibilities include communicating findings clearly, defining problems\r\nbased on user insights and program goals, and maintaining consistent\r\ncommunication with stakeholders throughout the engagement process.\r\n�\r\nThis\r\nposition will coordinate these activities alongside conducting complementary\r\npolicy analysis and development support to the Policy Division within the\r\nClimate Change Program. The Climate Change Program is responsible for\r\ndeveloping and implementing nation-leading policies to reduce and sequester\r\ngreenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Our work\r\nimproves the health and welfare of people and the environment while developing\r\na dynamic clean energy economy in Maryland.\r\n�\r\nThe\r\nincumbent in this position will also provide support for legislative efforts\r\nrelated to climate change and represent the program in the state’s\r\nparticipation in the U.S Climate Alliance. The Climate Change Policy Division\r\nactivities support the Maryland Department of the Environment’s mission to\r\nprotect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all\r\nMarylanders. \r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental\r\nquestionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application\r\nto receive credit.\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:�\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience in an environmental, policy and/or\r\n communications discipline\r\n Working knowledge of climate change mitigation policies and\r\n strategies\r\n Experience communicating and translating technical\r\n information to a variety of stakeholders\r\n Experience developing project scopes of work and\r\n identifying tasks to achieve goals and objectives\r\n Experience planning and implementing inclusive community\r\n engagement efforts\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your\r\napplication to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All\r\ninformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing\r\ndate.�We will not consider the information submitted after this\r\ndate.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better, and\r\nQualified and placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one\r\nyear.\r\n�\r\nApplication must be completed. Do not leave work experience section\r\nblank.��Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume.�All\r\nsupplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word\r\nanswers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those\r\nresponses.\r\n�\r\nShould you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or\r\nuniversity outside of the United States, you must have your educational\r\ncredentials evaluated by an approved education review service.� This\r\nevaluation must be submitted prior to hire.�For further information, you\r\nmay call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World\r\nEducation Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.\r\n�\r\nAll Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States\r\nunder the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally\r\nauthorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act to be hired in\r\nthe position for which you applied.��\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFlexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions\r\nFree mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\nGenerous paid leave that increases with years of service\r\nPaid holidays\r\nHealth coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\nEmployee & employer contributory pension plan�\r\n�\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply\r\nonline, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental\r\nquestionnaire (by the closing date) to shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail\r\nto:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore MD 21230\r\n�\r\nResumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the\r\napplication.�\r\n�\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker\r\nat 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application,\r\nplease contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n�\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.� People with\r\ndisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� MDE is\r\ndedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We\r\nstrive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.\r\n