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 helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth – MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.
This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
22
Main Purpose of Job
The Program Manager IV serves as the Deputy Program Manager of the Compliance Program within the Water and Science Administration (WSA). The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for enforcing State law and regulation through the management and administration of numerous regulatory services. Through the application of high level technical and policy expertise, the incumbent manages all compliance services, field monitoring activities, regulatory compliance and legal enforcement functions associated with industrial pretreatment, NPDES/state discharge permits, tidal/nontidal wetlands permits and licenses, sediment and erosion control approvals, stormwater management approvals, appropriation permits, well and septic system approvals, and waterway and dam construction permits. The Compliance Program is one of the most diverse and complex within MDE. This position includes key elements regarding compliance policy development and implementation, managing sensitive and controversial enforcement issues, negotiating enforcement actions with clients and or violators, and supervising a large and diverse work force.
The incumbent in this position will 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 engineering, biological, environmental, physical sciences or other appropriate technical education, 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: Six (6) years of experience supervising a 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. Registration as a Professional Engineer may be substituted for the required education.
3. 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:
- Prior experience supervising technical and administrative personnel.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, planning and organizational skills.
- Experience handling challenging, high profile, controversial cases that are closely scrutinized by elected officials, the media and the public.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, including permittees, environmental groups, the public, federal and local governments, and other State agencies.
- Technical experience applying State and federal laws and regulations, such as the Clean Water Act, NPDES permits, wetlands and waterway construction, water quality and other science based permits, laws and regulations.
- Experience working with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), EPA Office of Water and the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Department of Planning, and the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
- Experience with EPA's Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS), NetDMR, and the Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) database.
- Experience producing data driven reports.
- Experience with administrative, civil and criminal legal processes and working with the Office of the Attorney General.
SELECTION PROCESS
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 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
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.
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. 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.
