NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.

If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce.  MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth – MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Natural Resource Planner I is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance. 

Progressive grade levels include:

Natural Resource Planner II – Grade 15 ($57,275.00-$92,108.00 Yearly)

Natural Resource Planner III – Grade 16 ($60,987.00-$98,313.00 Yearly)

Water and Science Administration

Water Supply Program, Compliance Oversight Division

1800 Washington Blvd. 

Baltimore, MD 21230

The Natural Resources Planner I is an entry-level position. The Water Supply Planning and Compliance Division manages compliance efforts required by other divisions in the Water Supply Program (WSP). The incumbent in this position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring compliance with conditions of Maryland Water Appropriation Permits, state law pertaining to the testing for lead in schools, and provisions of the Safe Drinking Systems Water Act (SDWA) violations, as well as resolution of Significant Deficiencies, and enforcement related to the Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators and the Board of Well Drillers. This is a technical role that will involve reviewing and commenting on Corrective Action Plans and proposing technical and regulatory solutions to compliance issues with persistent and/or difficult to resolve violations.  The incumbent will coordinate with other divisions in WSP and work directly with a variety of stakeholders, including water systems operators, well drillers, farmers, and engineering firms.

Water Appropriation Permit Compliance Follow-Up.

Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Compliance Tracking and Follow-Up.

SDWS Report Writing.

Compliance Follow-Up.

Follow-up on information requests, technical questions, complaints, and specific projects.

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.

Experience: None.

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 sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science for the required education.

2. 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 education.  

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate effective writing skills when preparing technical documents and professional email correspondence.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer skills communicating when responding to permit and compliance inquiries and preparing public documents or notices.
• Knowledge of State and federal laws and regulations applicable to the areas of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Public Water Systems (PWS).
• Knowledge of Maryland Water Appropriation Permit conditions ensuring water withdrawal compliance.

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, Better Qualified, or 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.  

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS  STATE OF MARYLAND 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 olivia.sterrett@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 Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. 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.