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PROGRAM MANAGER II

Associate Director, Land & Property Management Program

Recruitment #24-005477-0047

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Land Acquisition and Planning. 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

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The position is responsible for the overall administration of the operations of the Land and Property Management Program (“LPM”) within the Land Acquisition & Planning Unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources ('DNR'). This position directs and oversees the administration and coordination of certain real estate transactions for all units of DNR (Wildlife, Forestry, and Parks, Fisheries, etc.) for real property and improvements managed by DNR. This includes (1) overseeing, preparing, processing, and reporting delegated leases pursuant to BPW Advisory 2006- 1, as revised (dwellings, agricultural lands and outbuildings); (2) processing operational house leases (a subset of delegated leases) pursuant to guidance and policy determined by the DNR Housing Review Committee; (3) obtaining lease and reporting information from the Maryland Forest Service for hunting leases on Chesapeake Forest Lands, and (4) overseeing, preparing, processing, and reporting of non-delegated leases of DNR property (long-term, curatorship, special project, office space, and communications towers/antennas) and other leases/agreements for the use of DNR property that require Board of Public Works approval (easements related to utility and access, and related rights of entry associated with perpetual easements. This position relates directly to the mission of the agency by aiding the Department in providing a self-sustaining network of public lands and providing efficient and effective operations.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Land Acquisition and Planning (LAP) unit, located at the Tawes State Office Building, Annapolis, Maryland, is currently accepting applications for an Associate Director of the Land & Property Management Program. This position directs and oversees the administration and coordination of certain real estate transactions for all units of DNR (Wildlife, Forestry, and Parks, Fisheries, etc.) for real property and improvements managed by DNR.

The main purpose of this position is to oversee the overall day-to-day operation and workflow of the Department’s Land & Property Management Program, which includes leases of DNR lands (delegated and non-delegated), utility and access easements, together with related rights-of-entry, licenses and other agreements related to DNR lands requiring Board of Public Works approval. This position makes recommendations for hiring, software, other support tools and budgeting. This position is responsible for the oversight of digital and paper records. 

Additionally, this position will collaborate closely with the Department’s Housing Review Committee and represent the unit at those meetings. This position must work closely with other teams within LAP, various units within DNR, local government agencies, the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of General Services, the Board of Public Works as well as the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of professional experience including:
  • Four years of experience managing or leasing real property.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two (2) years’ experience must be in the supervision of employees.
  • Two (2) years’ experience working with leasing programs in a governmental setting.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties, which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

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.

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 Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@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. 



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