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PROGRAM MANAGER III

Program Manager, Restoration and Resilience

Recruitment #24-005478-0047

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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

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

The incumbent in this position directs all programs and activities of the Center for Restoration Finance. The Center’s primary role is coordinating multi-year, multi-agency initiatives to provide a framework for statewide and watershed-specific initiatives to reduce non-point source pollution, build climate resiliency and help fulfill the objectives of regional and statewide restoration commitments (2014 Chesapeake Bay Agreement, Chesapeake Bay TMDL and 2 Year Milestones). The Center for Restoration Finance has an annual budget that exceeds $50 M in state funds and roughly $4 M in federal grants. The Center directs the following statewide funding programs: Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund and EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant. Each year the Center (1) develops funding priorities, (2) distributes and tracks the funds and deliverables, (3) fulfills the federal and state reporting requirements, and (4) evaluates opportunities to leverage the funds to maximize their impact.

The position also works to ensure an effective and coordinated approach among federal, state and local governments in financing Chesapeake Bay restoration projects. The position will work across the other fund sources managed by the unit (Whole Watershed Fund, Coastal Zone Management, Aquatic Resources Education and Waterway Improvement) to better leverage opportunities to meet a myriad of unit goals, including but not limited to climate strategies, habitat improvement, diversity and inclusion, education, access, and water quality. The position will also work with other department units (e.g. Open Space, Park Service, Forestry), state agencies (e.g. MDE, MEMA, MDOT) and federal agencies (e.g. USACOE, EPA, NOAA) to align investments in large-scale projects with environmental and social co-benefits. 

The position participates in multiple high-level working groups (e.g. Chesapeake Bay Program Budget and Finance Workgroup, Procurement Improvement Committee) in order to remain informed of state and regional initiatives, identify priority funding needs, and seek to develop new partnerships and efficiencies to accelerate Bay restoration. 

This position also leads the development and implementation of novel approaches and new funding programs that contribute to the unit’s mission. The position evaluates different funding mechanisms to provide crucial resources and services to a wide range of stakeholders and helps to integrate new funds into unit processes as needed.

POSITION DUTIES

This position directs all programs and activities of the Center for Restoration Finance.  The Center’s primary role is coordinating multi-year, multi-agency initiatives to provide a framework for statewide and watershed-specific initiatives to reduce non-point source pollution, build climate resiliency and help fulfill the objectives of regional and statewide restoration commitments (2014 Chesapeake Bay Agreement, Chesapeake Bay TMDL and 2 Year Milestones).  The Center for Restoration Finance has an annual budget that exceeds $50 M in state funds and roughly $4 M in federal grants.  The Center directs the following statewide funding programs:  Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund and EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant. Each year the Center (1) develops funding priorities, (2) distributes and tracks the funds and deliverables, (3) fulfills the federal and state reporting requirements, and (4) evaluates opportunities to leverage the funds to maximize their impact.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Five years of professional experience managing projects and teams which address environmental, coastal or natural resource conservation, restoration or management topics. Two years of experience must include managing staff. Two years of experience must include managing restoration funding and grant awards.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with fund management, program development and oversight including developing scopes of work and executing contracts
  • Supervising staff who manage the funding and/or implementation of restoration projects
  • Experience directing natural resource management programs that includes coordination with internal programs and federal, state, local, non-profit and private sector interests

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.

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. 

Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions. 

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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Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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