PROGRAM MANAGER I

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

This is a position specific recruitment for the Department of Natural Resources, Forest 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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201 Baptist St., Salisbury, Maryland 21801 (Wicomico County)

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Eastern Regional Forester. The position is assigned to the Salisbury Multi-Service Center office located in Salisbury, Maryland. Position is responsible for overseeing and administering Field Operations of the Eastern Region, the Chesapeake Forest Lands, and the Pocomoke State Forest. Primary duties include directing, planning, organizing, administering, and implementing regional activities in each of the following program areas: Forest Resource Management Program, Critical Areas Program, Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Forest Resource Protection Program, Information and Education Program, Urban and Community Forestry Program and regulatory enforcement activities. 

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in forestry from a school of forestry accredited by the Society of American Foresters.  

Experience: Five years of professional forestry experience involving forest or park management, wildlife biology, forest recreation planning, forest engineering, urban and community forestry, timber harvest and marketing, forest planning or forest protection. Two years of the required experience must include supervision of employees in related forestry activities.                                             

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute a Master of Science degree approved by the State Board of Foresters for one year of the required non-supervisory code.  

2. Education requirement is pursuant to the Business Occupations and Professions Article, Sections 7-206 and 7-304 of the Annotated Code.  

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the forestry field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.     

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in forest stewardship planning, watershed forestry, wildland fire protection, and implementing urban and community forestry programs.

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Department of Natural Resources employees.

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 (transcripts, 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  

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.

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