NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I - CONTRACTUAL

Maryland Department of the Environment 

Land & Materials Administration

Mining Program, Abandoned Mine Lands Division

160 South Water Street

Frostburg, MD 21532

The Natural Resources Planner I is an entry level position in the Mining Program, Abandoned Mine Lands Division.   The incumbent in this position will assist higher-level Natural Resources Planners, Geologists and Regulatory and Compliance Engineers on assigned projects involving the development, design and construction of abandoned coal mine reclamation projects, evaluations/studies of abandoned coal mine issues, and the analysis of environmental and cultural resource impacts.  The incumbent in this position will learn to perform water sampling, site reconnaissance, wetland delineation, vegetation assessments and habitat evaluations for proposed abandoned mine reclamation projects.  The NRP I is responsible for  obtaining, compiling and analyzing data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and developing written reports that describe cultural and environmental resource impacts and mitigation measures to be applied in abandoned mine project design and construction. 

This position will also write Environmental Assessments for proposed projects to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act including developing mapping, researching historical information, and coordinating consultations from local, State and federal agencies.

This position requires  knowledge involving analyzing environmental and cultural resource impacts and the practices used to mitigate those impacts, environmental permit requirements and excellent technical writing skills. 

The incumbent will provide input and assistance to Engineers, Geologists, Natural Resources Planners, and field technicians regarding environmental permit compliance and assistance in the Mining Program's water treatment efforts.

Working conditions of this position are as follows:

• Work involves exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. 
• Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. 
• Work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.
• Work requires use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask, etc.

The incumbent in this position may be required to drive a State vehicle.  If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record for the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.  Individuals must maintain a driver’s license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.

Experience: None.

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 sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science for the required education.

2. 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 education.  

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of this position.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Completed applications must be submitted by the closing date.  Information submitted after this date will not be added.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. 

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.

Online applications are highly recommended.  However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDE, Recruitment and Selection Division, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230.  Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Peggie Jefferson, peggie.jefferson@maryland.gov.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.  All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.  Please Reference Number: 22-002308-0022.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggie Jefferson/MDE Recruitment and Examination at 410-537-3879.

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 at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon by calling 410-537-3100 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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