Introduction
The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to protecting the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement and professional growth. MDE also offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave, personal leave), state pension, supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b, etc.).
This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Air and Radiation Administration
Climate Change Program
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Program Manager I serve as the Building Decarbonization Section Head for the Climate Change Program. The Climate Change Program is responsible for developing and implementing Maryland’s nation-leading state policies to reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The main purpose of this position is to improve the health and welfare of people and the environment while developing a dynamic clean energy economy in Maryland.
The Building Decarbonization Section Head will lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of the new Building Decarbonization Section within the Climate Change Program and implementation of the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) regulations to achieve or exceed the requirements of the 2022 Climate Solutions Now Act. The incumbent in this position is responsible for direct supervision of skilled and professional employees in the Building Decarbonization Section and contract administration. The position works across the Climate Change Program and MDE and with stakeholders to develop and run a BEPS program that meets the State’s climate goals and is responsive to the needs of owners, managers, and occupants of covered buildings. In addition, the Program Manager also partners with internal and external stakeholders State and local government agencies, building owners, and nonprofit entities, federal and state program, and policy staff.
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 from 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university that includes 30 credits in the biological,
environmental, physical sciences, other appropriate technical discipline, or
possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in
Environmental Law or Environmental Public Policy or other appropriate related
degree.
EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience supervising
professional staff in an environmental field or experience as an environmental
project manager including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing
work products.
NOTES:
(1) Professional or scientific
experience related to natural resources, environment or public health may be
substituted on a year-for-year basis for education.
(2) One additional year of
experience in professional scientific, natural resources, or environmental or
public health may be substituted for the 30 specialized academic credits.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:
- A Bachelor’s degree in business, architecture, engineering, policy, public administration, or related field.
- Extensive experience in project management, design, operations, ownership, development, or improvement of buildings or in energy efficiency, green building, real estate, or finance.
- Experience leading and supervising staff and consultants work performance and projects.
- Experience working in partnership with Maryland’s real estate community regarding understanding the priorities and concerns in the community.
- Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and data management.
- Experience integrating the perspectives of Maryland’s communities involving the impacts and outcomes of program design, the decision-making process or technical analysis.
- Experience working with State government on policies relevant to climate, energy, and sustainability.
- Ability to synthesize and clearly articulate complex issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, results-driven and solutions-oriented.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum 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 experience.
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).
Complete 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.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS (Click ctrl+link to view all
benefits)
PERSONAL LEAVE - New State
employees are awarded six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on
start date)
ANNUAL LEAVE - ten (10) days of
accumulated annual leave per year.
SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days
of accumulated sick leave per year.
PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty
(60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
HOLIDAYS – State employees also
celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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 in our office by 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 Olivia Finley at Olivia.finley@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 #23-005476-0049.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Finley at 410-537-3105. 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 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
This is a specific position for the Maryland Department of the Environment. The resulting certified eligible list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-537-3130 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.
