NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER III

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\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

16 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Land and Materials Administration\r\nRecycling Section, Waste Diversion Division, Resource\r\nManagement Program\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD 21040\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner III will\r\nwork within the Office of Recycling, and will be responsible for implementing\r\ncircular economy and waste diversion actions. The incumbent in this role will be\r\nresponsible for planning projects, preparing regulations, conducting research,\r\nand evaluating administrative, regulatory, and technical information to\r\nimplement the state's waste diversion programs. Key responsibilities include\r\npromoting the development of markets for recycled materials, identifying\r\nfunding mechanisms for recycling infrastructure, and identifying�opportunities for businesses to\r\nutilize recycled products. Additionally, the incumbent in this position will be\r\nresponsible for updating guidelines and mapping systems for food residual waste\r\ndiversion,�overseeing compliance and enforcement\r\nof the state’s food residual law, and assisting with�paint stewardship and electronics\r\nregistration programs. The Natural Resources Planner III will coordinate\r\noutreach with businesses and government agencies to gather feedback and promote\r\nbest practices that support Maryland’s circular economy. The incumbent will\r\nalso prepare reports on recycling market development activities.\r\n�\r\nThe incumbent in this\r\nposition will be required to drive a State vehicle.��If you maintain an out-of-state\r\ndriving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record for\r\nthe appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.\r\nIndividuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on\r\ntheir driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or�university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.\r\nExperience:�Three years of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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 sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science for the required education.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s�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, biological, chemical or environmental sciences for�up to three years of the required experience.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the�general natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or general natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the general natural resources management and biological sciences field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.��\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the\r\nsupplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your\r\napplication to receive credit.\r\nIt is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n The\r\n ability to understand the entire value chain; from material sourcing to\r\n consumption and infrastructure.\r\n Exceptional\r\n verbal and written communication skills are essential to write detailed compliance\r\n reports and convey findings to stakeholders.\r\n Capability\r\n to manage complex, cross-departmental green transition initiatives.\r\n\r\n\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 and placed on\r\nthe�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\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\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