Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Land Acquisition and Planning Unit. 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. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources, Land Acquisition & Planning Unit, located at the Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for an Administrator I. The Land Acquisition & Planning Unit works to advance land conservation and outdoor recreational opportunities in Maryland. This position is responsible for the stewardship review of potential Program Open Space Stateside acquisitions and is part of the project review team for proposals regarding DNR lands. This position also has responsibility for monitoring and ensuring compliance for a range of conservation easements funded by, acquired by and held by the Department of Natural Resources or our partners as well as projects funded through Federal and State grants programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Eight years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have the selective experience in addition to the minimum requirements to qualify for this position.
- One year of the above experience must have included administrative work in a grant program setting.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, Google Mail, and Drive.
- Experience monitoring conservation easements and/or projects funded through Federal and State grant programs.
- Experience with Maryland land conservation or grant programs including the Rural Legacy Program, Program Open Space Local and/or the Land and Water Conservation Fund
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
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 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 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 or call 410-767-4850.
Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Chris Langley at Christopher.Langley@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.
