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NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I

Recruitment #24-002308-0018

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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.

Performance Based Opportunity 

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Natural Resource Planner I is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance
to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work
performance. 

Progressive grade levels include:
Natural Resource Planner II – Grade 15 ($57,275 - $92,108)
Natural Resource Planner III – Grade 16 ($60,987 - $98,313)

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration
Wastewater Pollution Prevention and Reclamation Program,
Groundwater Discharge Permits Division.
1800 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner I will develop and process industrial and municipal facilities (individual and general). The incumbent will also develop and process groundwater discharge permit applications, draft permit requirements, and manage the permit project through the final decision to issue or deny a permit. The incumbent in this position will  also provide natural resource planning in the Groundwater Discharge Permits Division. Work duties may include reviewing the project hydrogeologic report and onsite system design, evaluating groundwater quality requirements and treatment systems. The Natural Resources Planner I  may be required to prepare the groundwater discharge permits, fact sheets, public notices and written responses to comments, meet with applicants and interested parties, conduct and participate in public meetings, and issue the discharge permits. The incumbent in this position may need to complete general permit development assignments and work closely with compliance staff on issues involving violations of State groundwater regulations.

The working conditions of this position may involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Regular site visits of wastewater treatment plants where unpleasant odors always exist. Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. Site visits might involve exposure to hazardous conditions and contain the potential for injury. Work involves special physical demands such as climbing ladders, etc. Work requires the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask, etc. When going on site visits, protective gear is mandatory.

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:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.

Experience: None.

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 sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the general natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or general natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the general natural resources management and biological sciences field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.  

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has coursework in the following: 
• Ecology; 
• Environmental Science; 
• Environmental Policy; 
• Environmental Health; 
• General Chemistry; 
• General Biology; 
• Statistics; 
• Geography; 
• Geology; 
• Environmental Economics; 
• Hydrology; 
• Conservation Biology; 
• Environmental Law and Regulations; 
• GIS.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that 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 the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

 

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

 

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service.  This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire.  For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.


All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. 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

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to Shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

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.  MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.



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