ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER III

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis Maryland (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Chesapeake and Coastal Service, Center for Conservation Education and Stewardship (CES) Aquatic Resources Education Program (AREP), is currently accepting applications for a Conservation Education Specialist (Administrative Officer III). The overall purpose of this position is to provide educational, scientific and technical support to AREP, in the context of developing, managing, and conducting science education programs and materials. The incumbent will conduct and expand environmental education programs for the Department that involve classroom and outdoor science investigations, including the Sunfish and Students Program; Trout in the Classroom, working with K-12 schools on water quality student action projects; programs engaging teachers and students in studying impacts of climate change on a variety of Maryland natural resources, and other DNR education activities. This work will require developing instructional materials based on the real science, research and restoration work of DNR and other state and Federal agencies and aligned to current academic standards and teaching practices; delivering the materials to educators through professional development workshops; field testing materials with students; collaborating with partners outside of DNR; and managing comprehensive educational programs. The work will also involve outreach and communication with program participants and partners.

The position is housed within the Chesapeake and Coastal Service and requires working closely with staff from other divisions within the unit and throughout DNR, as well as with outside partners. This collaborative work is key to developing education programs that are scientifically and technically sound, based on the research and science of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. This position works cooperatively with the Maryland State Department of Education, teachers and school system administrators throughout Maryland, county environmental education centers, and environmental educators and science/technical staff from other state, federal, and non-government organizations to develop and administer natural resource education and stewardship programs.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Experience: Three years experience in administrative or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in administrative staff or professional work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.  

Applicants must meet the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered. Please include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

One year of experience teaching school-based (formal) education related to science, environmental science, or similar academic content areas; or one year of experience providing environmental education in formal or nonformal settings, in particular working with advanced science lessons conducted with students outdoors.

High preference will be given to candidates with a background and direct experience in the following:

• Strong familiarity with and experience in aquatic ecology and climate change effects in various natural habitats, with K-12 students;
• Experience providing teacher training workshops on these and other environmental education topics;
• Knowledge of and experience using Next Generation Science Standards, Maryland Environmental Literacy Standards, and the “Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience” framework.

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.

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 with the exception of a foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Your application may be approved pending receipt of the evaluation.

For education obtained outside of the United States (U.S.), you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the U.S., please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html prior to hire.

Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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 that is related to this position completely and accurately. Verifiable volunteer experience will be considered; please include it on your application, if applicable.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, cover letters, etc.). 

You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

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

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.  

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.