PROGRAM MANAGER III

Maryland Department of the Environment

Water and Science Administration 

Drinking Water Policy Division  

1800 Washington Blvd. 

Baltimore, MD 21230

The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Division Chief of the Drinking Water Policy Division, the incumbent will be responsible for Natural Resources Planners and other technical staff to resolve drinking water policy questions for the State of Maryland. This Division will focus on pollutants that are not fully regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as on water supply resiliency questions, including potable reuse. The incumbent will also manage the Transient Non-Community Water System (TNC) oversight program for Maryland, conducting sanitary surveys, preparing technical reports, and providing technical assistance to more than 2,000 public water systems directly regulated by the State.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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.  

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. 

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 peggie.jefferson@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 Peggie Jefferson at 410-537-3879. 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.