NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER II

Introduction

We encourage\r\nyou to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the\r\nEnvironment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's\r\nair, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we\r\ninvite you to apply and become a part of our team.\r\nMDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the\r\nenvironment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of\r\nhealthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the\r\nstate.\r\nAs part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive\r\nsuccess the Natural Resource Planner II is eligible for an annual promotion.\r\nThe incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series,\r\nbased on satisfactory work performance.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNatural Resource Planner III – Grade 16�$66,314.00-$103,309.00\r\nYearly.\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

15\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration\r\nWastewater Pollution Prevention and Reclamation Program\r\nMunicipal Discharge Permit Division�\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Wastewater Pollution Prevention and Reclamation\r\nProgram, Municipal Discharge Permit Division is recruiting for a Natural\r\nResources Planner II to perform tasks requiring skills to accelerate the\r\ndrafting and issuance of environmental permit decisions. These decisions\r\nsupport local municipalities in meeting Chesapeake Bay nutrient reduction\r\nrequirements within their NPDES permits, including nutrient trading.��\r\nThese responsibilities include preparing correspondence to address public\r\ncomments on complex technical or policy requirements during the public\r\nparticipation process.�This�field position requires travel to various\r\nsites throughout Maryland's surrounding counties.\r\nThe working conditions and physical demands associated with\r\nthis role involve:\r\n\r\n\r\n Regular exposure to uncomfortable surroundings,\r\n specifically during site visits to wastewater treatment plants where unpleasant\r\n odors are consistently present.\r\n Exposure to hazardous conditions, such as chlorine and\r\n other chemicals used in the treatment process, that may pose a risk of injury.\r\n Physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more and\r\n climbing ladders. Field surveys and site visits involve extensive walking\r\n through rough terrain, as well as navigating embankments and marshlands.\r\n Use of protective equipment is required, including goggles,\r\n gloves, and masks. Hard hats are also necessary on an occasional basis.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis�field position requires travel to various sites\r\nthroughout Maryland's surrounding counties.� The incumbent in this\r\nposition will be required to drive a State vehicle.\r\nDriver’s License:�A\r\nvalid driver’s license with no more than five points is required to operate a\r\nState vehicle.\r\nOut-of-State Licenses:�If\r\nyou hold an out-of-state license, you must provide a certified copy of your\r\ndriving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of\r\nappointment.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nApplicants\r\nmust satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and\r\nmove forward in the hiring process. �Please read all requirements before\r\napplying.\r\nEducation:�� A Bachelor’s degree from an\r\naccredited college or university in an environmental science or natural\r\nresources planning, management or development.\r\nExperience: One year of experience in natural\r\nresources planning or applied environmental science.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s\r\ndegree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional\r\nplanning, engineering, physical geography, or the physical, chemical,\r\nbiological sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or\r\napplied environmental science for the required education.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s\r\ndegree from an accredited college or university in natural resources planning,\r\nmanagement, administration, development, environmental, urban or regional\r\nplanning; resources economics or development; environmental\r\nsystem management; water or land resources planning and management;\r\nenvironmental landscape architecture; or the physical, biological,\r\nchemical or environmental sciences for the required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces\r\nmilitary service experience as a commissioned officer in the general\r\nnatural resources management and biological sciences classifications or general\r\nnatural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the\r\ngeneral natural resources management and biological sciences field of work on a\r\nyear-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please\r\nnote that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the\r\ninformation provided on your application to receive credit.\r\nIt is preferred that the selected candidate has a degree in\r\nthe following disciplines:\r\n\r\n\r\n Environmental Science\r\n Hydrology\r\n Geology\r\n Geography\r\n Natural Resources Management & Planning\r\n Biological Science \r\n Chemical Science\r\n\r\n\r\n�It is also preferred; the selected candidate has working\r\nknowledge and experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).�\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE. \r\n

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.\r\n\r\nApplication must be completed.� Do not leave work experience section blank.��Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those responses.\r\n\r\nShould 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.\r\n\r\nAll 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.��\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\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\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

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:\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 application.�\r\n\r\nFor 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.\r\n\r\nWe 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.\r\n