PROGRAM MANAGER III

This is an INTERNAL RECRUITMENT FOR PERMANENT AND CONTRACTUAL MDE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

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Water and Science Administration

Sediment, Stormwater & Dam Safety Program 

1800 Washington Blvd. 

Baltimore, MD 21230

This position plans, directs, and supervises the operations of the Sediment, Stormwater, & Dam Safety Program's, Program Review Division. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for implementing various urban environmental programs and activities including but not limited to issuing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) municipal stormwater permits and overseeing the implementation of local erosion and sediment control and stormwater management programs. This is accomplished by analysis of NPDES stormwater applications, the planning and supervision of permit composition, the determination of NPDES compliance, and the periodic field review of local erosion and sediment control and stormwater management program effectiveness. 

This position supervises inspectors, natural resource planners, and engineers in the administration of local erosion and sediment control and stormwater management programs. The position functions as a liaison to elected officials (local, State, and Federal), the Office of the Secretary, and the Director of the Water and Science Administration on erosion and sediment control and stormwater management policy matters. The Program Manager is responsible for implementing three State statutes and a federally mandated program including the: Sediment Control Act, Stormwater Management Act, State NPDES Requirements, and Section 402 of the federal Clean Water Act. 

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.

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.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following: (please indicate in your application if you have a degree/experience in any of the following:

• Five years of experience in the administration of a regional or statewide aspect of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System’s (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program.  
• Five years of office and field experience in reviewing, inspecting, and enforcing erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and stormwater restoration best management practices.
• Five years of experience in the administration of a regional or statewide aspect of Maryland’s erosion and sediment control or stormwater management programs.

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

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.