ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER II WATER MGT

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service.

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

This position manages the Maryland Biological Stream Survey Program, including oversight of the collection, compilation, and dissemination of statewide Maryland Biological Stream Survey (MBSS) data, technical development and implementation of state-of-the-art ecological assessments and monitoring programs, habitat degradation, land use, and non-point-source pollution on aquatic living resources in Maryland. This position requires management of a high-profile departmental program, including program development, management, coordination, and program review. The job also requires direct technical interaction with scientific experts in a number of fields. It also requires management and oversight of professional, technical workers and the preparation of complex, interdisciplinary scientific documents that are occasionally subject to academic peer review.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology or physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology, or a natural resources management related field of study.                    

Experience: Five years of experience in managing biological monitoring and resources assessments, in freshwater streams.              

Knowledge of stream species listed as rare, threatened and endangered in Maryland  

Knowledge of Maryland stream animals considered invasive  

Proficiency in taxonomic identification of at least one group of stream animals  

Experience in technical writing  

Experience with quality control of stream ecological and/or water quality data  

Familiar with the Maryland Biological Stream Survey

Experience with managing data collection, management, analysis, report writing, and budgets for complex stream assessment projects

Experience in training professionals in stream ecological assessment

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is 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, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov.

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.