PROGRAM MANAGER III - INTERNAL
CHIEF, TIDAL WETLANDS DIVISION
Recruitment #25-005478-0022
Department | MDE - Water and Science Administration (WSA) |
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Date Opened | 4/14/2025 07:45:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 4/28/2025 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $84,229.00 - $109,856.00/year, with the potential growth to $136,003.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Peggie Jefferson |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
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.
This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position and
serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Water and Science Administration
Wetlands and Waterways Program
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to oversee the
implementation of the State’s tidal wetland protection and management
program. As chief of the Tidal Wetlands
Division, this position directs the overall planning, development, and
implementation of the program and administers the day-to-day operation of the
Division. The incumbent in this will
also oversee a staff of environmental professionals and administrative support
staff in offices in Baltimore and the Eastern Shore.
The working conditions of this position involve
exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Fieldwork is required in all regions of the
State regardless of weather/season of year
Conditions may be wet muddy, hot, freezing, buggy, etc. Footing on
rocky and uneven, mucky stream bottoms and wetlands may be poor. Work involves exposure to hazardous
conditions which may result in injury. Work also involves special
physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders,
etc. In addition to the poor
footing listed in the previous explanation, the employee is required to climb
over fallen logs in streams and wetlands, climb steep slopes that are rocky or
have loose, slippery soil, and other natural hazards and challenges. Work
requires the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, masks, etc.
Work conditions described in the previous explanation require the use of
equipment that will protect the employee when working in wet conditions and
during weather extremes such as hip boots or chest waders, insulated footwear,
and clothing, as well as wearing hard hats and goggles on construction sites as
required.
The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university that includes 30 credits in the biological, environmental, physical
sciences, other appropriate technical discipline, or possession of a Bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Law or
Environmental Public Policy or other appropriate related degree.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience supervising professional staff in an
environmental field or experience as an environmental project manager including
assigning tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing work products.
NOTES:
(1) Professional or scientific experience related to natural resources,
environment or public health may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for
education.
(2) One additional year of experience in professional scientific, natural
resources, or environmental or public health may be substituted for the 30
specialized academic credits.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred that the
selected candidate has the following:
- Knowledge of State and/or federal wetlands and waterways regulatory programs and processes;
- Knowledge of State and/or federal State Certification of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act;
- Knowledge of State and/or federal Coastal Zone Management Programs under the Coastal Zone Management Act;
- Experience in supervision of employees;
- Experience in drafting permits and permit decisions;
- Experience with disciplined approaches to permit review processes;
- Strong professional oral and written communication skills;
- Strong problem-solving skills and customer service orientation.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
EMPLOYEES ONLY.
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
BENEFITS
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.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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.