NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I
Recruitment #24-002308-0024
Department | MDE - Air and Radiation Administration (ARA) |
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Date Opened | 10/16/2024 10:45:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 10/30/2024 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $50,565.00 - $80,884.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Olivia Sterrett |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
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.
Natural Resource Planner III – Grade 16 ($60,987.00-$98,313.00)
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Air and Radiation
Administration
Air Monitoring Program
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Natural Resources Planner I (NRP) is an entry level
position within the Air Monitoring Program of the Air and Radiation
Administration. The incumbent in this position will learn to provide general
and technical support for the Air Monitoring Program. The incumbent will
maintain a network of pollution monitoring equipment that provides insight into
the health of the State's ambient air resources. The incumbent will learn to
engage in not only compliance but also in the research end of air monitoring projects.
Full responsibility for a phase of a specific project may be assigned to
this position.
Work involves exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant
surroundings. This work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which
may result in injury. Work will also involve special physical demands
such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. The incumbent
will be required to wear protective equipment such as goggles,
gloves, mask, etc.
This position is primarily a field position with projects
statewide; therefore, 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 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 the following:
- Hands on experience in the operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of continuous and manual based air monitoring instrumentation specific to PM, CO, NOx, S02, 03 and the calibration systems of these methods.
- Knowledge of both federal and State regulations pertaining to PM, CO, NOx, S02, 03 instrument sampling, operation quality control procedures.
- Experience in the evaluation of diagnostic information from the air monitoring data acquisition system that includes pollutant concentrations and instrument operational parameters such as voltages, flow rates, PMT output and temperatures.
- Familiarity with the proper operation and maintenance of various power tools. Including but not limited to drills, impact hammers, weed whackers, brush cutters, circular saws, chainsaws, and reciprocating saws.
- Experience in data collection in outdoor environments during inclement weather.
- Experience in the evaluation of diagnostic information using any electronic data collection system or electronic devices.
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 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 olivia.sterrett@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 Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. 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.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
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