Sustainability Program Manager: Green Purchasing

DGS Office of Energy and Sustainability

301 W. Preston St. 

Baltimore , MD 21201

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supports the Maryland Green Purchasing Committee by managing and leading meetings, creating agendas, preparing presentations, and ensuring accurate meeting records in compliance with the Open Meeting Act. 

• Researches and develops green purchasing specifications. 

• Provides technical scientific and research expertise related to life cycle assessments, building codes, energy efficiency standards, chemical concerns, and greenhouse gas emissions factors. 

• Calculates cost savings and energy savings analysis and GHG emissions reductions.

• Researches, understands, and interprets Maryland statues and regulations relevant to green purchasing. 

• Plans and coordinates events and training opportunities to promote awareness, understanding and adoption of green purchasing initiatives,

• Oversees the collection and analysis of green purchasing spend data and environmental attributes.

• Works with State agencies and vendors to advance sustainable procurement across State government.

• Represents the State of Maryland’s green purchasing program in local, State and national arenas including attending, participating and presenting to organizations at conferences. 

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of 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 two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. 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.

Strong preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding all qualifications.

● Background in environmental science, energy, sustainability, or public policy OR experience working in the fields of environment, energy, or sustainability.

● Experience conducting environmentally preferable and sustainable procurements or other responsible procurement practices.

● Experience performing Life Cycle Assessments. 

● Experience with data tracking, capturing, and reporting out on metrics for a program or initiative.

● Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. 

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.

The examination for this position will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligibility list categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. The eligibility list will be valid for one year and may be extended. The list will be used by the hiring authority to select employees for interviews. Eligible lists may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

- Tuition reimbursement for those who qualify;

- Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions;

- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis;

- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service;

- Paid holidays;

- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs;

- Employee & employer contributory pension plan. 

Click on the link below for more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Contact tiara.massey1@maryland.gov  or call 410-767-4987 with questions about this recruitment.  The on-line application process is STRONGLY preferred. Apply online at www.dgs.maryland.gov – click on Employment on the left side of the screen. If you are unable to submit your application online, please send your paper application to: Human Resources, Dept. of General Services, 301 W. Preston St., Suite 1311, Baltimore, MD  21201 by the closing date and time. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay