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NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER V

Restoration Finance Coordinator

Recruitment #25-002310-0003

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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

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service, Annapolis, is currently accepting applications for assignment of higher level duties as a Natural Resources Planner V. 

The programmatic investments of the Center for Restoration Finance at DNR’s Chesapeake and Coastal Service are led by a team of Restoration Finance Coordinators. The Coordinators are responsible for developing and promoting effective restoration, natural resource management, adaptive management, and resiliency strategies for their respective funding and grant making areas in consultation with department and other agency leadership, while accounting for emerging trends, issues, challenges and opportunities in their fields and across the state and region. 

The Coordinator is responsible for initiating and leading work that may range across multiple sectors, topics, and fields and for leading and implementing a portfolio of work that contributes to broad institutional goals, builds on prior accomplishments, and breaks new ground. While the direct focus of the incumbent’s work is regional, it is assumed and desired that its influence upon thought leadership and policy will be both local and national. Coordinators will also lead the assessment of the portfolio’s direction, strategy, results, and impacts. He/she will also represent the department externally.

Coordinators are also responsible for managing and supporting the professional development of their grant making teams; overseeing annual budgets, awards, technical assistance, travel and meetings; ensuring due diligence on awards through partner vetting and rigorous proposal evaluations; and cooperating with other federal, state and local government colleagues, to ensure effective communications and pursue appropriate opportunities for cross-programmatic collaboration, leveraging of resources and incorporating the latest scientific advances into decision-making.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Seven years of experience in natural resources planning or an applied environmental science.

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

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for up to three years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for up to five years of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate will have knowledge and experience with:
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to work with high level public and private sector officials and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and constituents; 
  • The ability to effectively present information, explain policy, and respond to inquiries; and the ability to manage and effectively complete multiple concurrent and high priority tasks;  
  • Knowledge and experience with managing grants for restoration projects and practices; 
  • Fund management, program development and oversight including developing scopes of work and executing contracts; 
  • A base level understanding of nutrient reduction efficiencies and/or knowledge of using nutrient reduction calculators.

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 no earlier than 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.

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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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