GRADE
18
LOCATION OF POSITION
1804 West Street, Suite 100, Annapolis, 21401
Main Purpose of Job
To serve as a member of the natural resources planning team, responsible for monitoring land
development projects and oversight of locally-implemented Critical Area protection
programs. To provide expertise in the following areas: technical review of land development
projects for compliance with Critical Area regulations; current and long-range natural
resource planning assistance to local governments; research of planning, scientific and
resource management issues relevant to local Critical Area programs; research and
implementation of climate change adaptation techniques for State and local agencies; legal
land use issues as they relate to Critical Area law; data; oversight of grants to local
governments; report preparation and public presentations concerning Critical Area
regulations and practices.
This position requires collaboration with other Critical Area Commission staff, appointed
Commission members, other DNR staff, local government staff, and a wide range of
nonprofit and governmental agencies. This collaboration is key to the success of this position.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework through a teleworking agreement and in
accordance with the unit’s teleworking policies. Regardless of teleworking status, all
assigned duties shall be performed as described including field work, outside meetings, and
attendance at public boards and hearings. During teleworking hours, the planner is
responsible to be available within agreed upon working hours, maintain contact with
supervisors during working hours, and track daily tasks completed via email. The planner is
expected to use appropriate and professional discretion in determining virtual versus in-
person meetings and discussion.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources - Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays is currently accepting applications for a full-time Natural Resources Planner IV. The Natural Resources Planner IV is a member of the natural resources planning team, responsible for monitoring land development projects and oversight of locally-implemented Critical Area protection programs. The Natural Resources Planner IV is expected to have experience in technical review of land development projects for compliance with Critical Area regulations; current and long-range natural resource planning assistance to local governments; research of planning, scientific and resource management issues relevant to local Critical Area programs; research and implementation of climate change adaptation techniques; legal land use issues as they relate to Critical Area law; data; oversight of grants to local governments; report preparation and public presentations concerning Critical Area regulations and practices. This position is with the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays, which is an independent commission housed under the Aquatic and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources. It requires collaboration with other Critical Area Commission staff, appointed Commission members, other DNR staff, local government staff, and a wide range of nonprofit and governmental agencies. This collaboration is key to the success of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.
Experience: Five years of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science.
Notes:
1. 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, environmental sciences and one year of experience in natural resource planning or applied environmental science for the required education.
2. 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, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for up to three years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate 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, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for the required experience.
4. 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in applying science and data into policies, regulations or legislation related to the environment, natural resources, or coastal areas.
- Experience working with development projects, site plans or environmental permits.
- Experience collaborating with multiple partners such as government agencies, non-profits, or academic institutions.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Persons in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your minimum 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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is strongly 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, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Courtney Blackistone at courtney.blackistone@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.
