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PROGRAM MANAGER III

Director of Planning

Recruitment #24-005478-0029

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Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service. 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.

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. 

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County) and field offices throughout the assigned region (must be willing to travel to various Maryland Park facilities throughout the State of Maryland on a regular basis)

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the overall administration, operation and management of planning, capital improvements, critical maintenance, interpretation, and natural resource restoration programs for the Maryland Park Service. These programmatic responsibilities include directing and coordinating programs necessary to support the operation of 77 State Parks and other Public Lands in the State of Maryland, to manage and preserve the natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources located on those properties, and to provide for the sustainable and safe use of these facilities and lands by over 20 million park visitors annually.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service (MPS), is currently accepting applications for a Program Manager III position, which serves as the Director of Planning. The offices of this position will be in the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis, Maryland and at field offices throughout the assigned region. Duties require routine and consistent travel throughout the state. This position serves under the managerial supervision of the Director of the MPS and is responsible for the overall administration, operation and management of planning, capital improvements, critical maintenance, interpretation, and natural resource restoration programs for the MPS. These programmatic responsibilities include directing and coordinating programs necessary to support the operation of more than 90 state parks and other public lands in Maryland.

The selected candidate coordinates and manages over $20 million annually in Capital Projects and Critical Maintenance projects in State Parks statewide ranging from improvements to needed infrastructure (water, sewer, electric) to historically significant restoration and new capital investments. The incumbent must have experience and knowledge of site and building architectural design and natural resources planning, and makes critical decisions about the type, location and design of projects and logistics to ensure successful implementation of complex projects. The position also must be familiar with environmental remediation and restoration regulations and requirements for new acquisitions and mitigating environmental and public safety hazards on existing properties. The incumbent coordinates and works directly with staff of DNR’s Engineering and Construction unit, Land Acquisition and Planning, Maryland Environmental Trust, Forestry, Wildlife and Heritage, Resource Assessment,, Chesapeake and Coastal Services, and Critical Area Commission, as well as Maryland Departments of the Environment, Agriculture, Budget and Management, and General Services and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Conducts public meetings and coordinates and responds to inquiries from the public, contracted engineers and architects, state and federal stakeholders, and legislators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or policy, natural resources planning, management or development, landscape architecture, or a related field.

Experience: Eight years of experience in natural resources planning or an applied environmental science. Five years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity over full-time personnel engaged in natural resources planning, environmental planning, or applied environmental science.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience as defined above for the required education at a rate of one year of experience to one year of education for up to four years of the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute graduate education for the required general experience at the rate of one year of education to one year of experience, for up to two years of the required general experience.

3. Employees in this classification will be assigned duties that require the routine and consistent operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess and maintain a valid Maryland driver’s license.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree in environmental science or policy, natural resources planning, management or development, landscape architecture, or a related field
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) certification
  • Experience managing and evaluating conservation and/or park development projects
  • Knowledge of state or federal land conservation programs
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to coordinate and prioritize complex projects and adapt to changing needs when necessary
  • Proficiency with GIS for developing maps and analyzing land/conservation values
  • Strong knowledge or experience utilizing ArcGIS software for project analysis and site planning
  • Strong organization, database management, writing and research compilation skills
  • Knowledge of the principles of natural resources planning and the technological, social and economic factors having an effect upon natural resources protection, management and development
  • Knowledge of federal, state, regional and local planning concepts, procedures and permitting
  • Experience working with environmental professionals, planners and architectural and engineering consultants
  • Knowledge of biology, botany, horticulture, geography and ecology of Maryland and/or knowledge and interest in various aspects of land and natural resource management

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 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.


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View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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