Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Critical Area Commission. 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
18
LOCATION OF POSITION
1804 West Street, Suite 100, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job
To serve as a member of the natural resources planning team, responsible for providing,
research, analysis, and expertise in the following areas: land use planning practices; scientific
literature; resource management; climate change adaptation techniques for State and local
agencies; equity and environmental justice practices; legal land use issues; and geographic
information systems and statistical data; oversight of grants to local governments. The planner
will work as part of the Commission’s Policy and Research Team. The planner will prepare
reports and public presentations concerning Critical Area regulations and practices. The planner
is also responsible for monitoring land development projects and oversight of locally-
implemented Critical Area protection programs, including technical review of land development
projects, and providing natural resource planning assistance to local governments.
This position is eligible for telework consistent with the Department of Budget and Management
Policy (2 telework days) through a signed teleworking agreement. Regardless of teleworking
status, all assigned duties shall be performed as described including field work, outside meetings,
and attendance at public boards and hearings. During teleworking hours, the planner is
responsible to be available within agreed upon working hours, maintain contact with supervisors
during working hours, and track daily tasks completed via email. The planner is expected to use
appropriate and professional discretion in determining virtual versus in-person meetings and
discussion.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources - Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays is currentlyaccepting applications for a full-time Natural Resources Planner IV. The Natural Resources Planner IV is a member of thenatural resources planning team, responsible for monitoring land development projects and oversight of locally-implemented Critical Area protection programs. While specific experience with Maryland’s Critical Area law is not required, the Natural Resources Planner IV is expected to have experience in environmental and land use planning, including: technical review of land development projects for compliance with Critical Area or related environmental regulations; assistance to local governments; research of current planning, scientific and resource management issues relevant to coastal areas; research and implementation of climate change adaptation techniques for State and local agencies; experience with natural resources and land use management, report preparation, and public presentations concerning regulations and practices.
This position is with the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays, which is an independent commission housed under the Aquatic and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources. It requires collaboration with other Critical Area Commission staff, appointed Commission members, other DNR staff, local government staff, and a wide range of nonprofit and governmental agencies. This collaboration is key to the success of this position.
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: Five 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, environmental sciences and one year of experience in natural resource 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, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for up to three years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate 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, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for the required experience.
4. 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
- Experience in applying science and data into policies, regulations or legislation related to the environment, natural resources, or coastal areas.
- Experience working with development projects, site plans or environmental permits.
- Experience collaborating with multiple partners such as government agencies, non-profits, or academic institutions.
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.
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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.
