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PROGRAM MANAGER IV

Director for Aquaculture

Recruitment #22-005479-9002

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Introduction

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Fishing and Boating Services Unit.  The resulting eligible list will be used to fill this position only.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Statewide (Main office is Tawes State Office Building, 520 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County). Option for telework and flexible work locations.

Main Purpose of Job

To serve as Maryland’s Director for Aquaculture and direct all program operations consistent with the Department’s mission to support the responsible development of the State’s aquaculture industry while protecting and enhancing our fisheries and natural resources. The Director oversees a multifaceted portfolio working on regional marine aquaculture industry projects. The Director manages 8-10 reports and is responsible for providing the strategic vision for advancing a strong aquaculture industry in Maryland. The Director establishes program goals and standards; develops and monitors budget; is responsible for personnel management and development; administers permitting and leasing program, oversees public communication; and represents the Department to state & federal agencies and organized constituent groups.

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: Seven 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 or environmental sciences and one year of experience in natural resources 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 a 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 up to five years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in managing multiple teams of subordinate supervisors.
2. Experience in managing budgets, hiring, fiscal management, organizational management, and administration within the State of Maryland system.
3. Experience in working with other State and Federal agencies.
4. Experience with data-driven decision-making, executive management, and the ability to work with multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is 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 Christopher 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.



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