Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Watershed. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service; Annapolis is currently accepting applications for assignment of higher-level duties as a Natural Resources Planner III.
This position is the program officer for the Whole Watershed Fund and Program, managing multi-year, multi-partnered targeted restoration projects affiliated with multiple state funding sources affiliated with the Whole Watershed Program and Fund, as well as the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund pay-for-success contracts and living shoreline grants. The Position will provide grants management and project support to grantees as well as technical support to grantees and Unit staff. The projects that are managed under this position further multiple Chesapeake Bay restoration goals including improvement in water quality, habitat, and ecological uplift; adapting to the negative impacts of climate change and sequestering carbon; providing recreation and local employment opportunities; and ensuring funding is reaching under-engaged communities throughout the state.
Specific tasks related to this role include:
- Convening and leading technical and field staff from project sponsors and grantee organizations to ensure that project deliverables are being met through application of latest science and best management practices for shallow-water habitat improvements.
- Guiding project partners on program and agency processes in order to obtain reports and data related to project implementation and resource deliverables.
- Managing restoration projects to document progress, oversight of invoicing and tracking of expenditures, and assistance in developing an annual report to the State legislature and to the Whole Watershed State Management Team.
- Negotiate, develop and execute grants and contracts, including scheduling and conducting site visits and grantee meetings.
- Review, approve and/or revise reports and invoices.
- Provide coordination in the development of new projects and partnership
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: Three years of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science.
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 the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental, urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, biological, chemical or environmental sciences for up to three years of the required experience.
3. 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 experience and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Groups) and other relevant software;
- Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to work with high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and constituents;
- The ability to effectively present information, explain policy, and respond to inquiries;
- The ability to manage and effectively complete multiple concurrent and high priority tasks;
- Knowledge and experience with managing grants for restoration projects and practices, specifically with state funding sources;
- Experience coordinating environmental restoration projects; and
- Managing budgets and executing grant agreements and/or contracts
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure 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 information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
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 at
Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at
Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
