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NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER V MDE Internal- Technical Support and Special Projects Section Head

State of Maryland · Maryland, United States · Yesterday
Information TechnologyFull-time

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner V will serve as the Head of the Technical Support and Special Projects Section within the Air Monitoring Program, which is responsible for major statewide natural resources planning. In this role, the incumbent will supervise a staff of professional Natural Resources Planners. Key responsibilities include managing air quality projects and contracts, while also providing support for the NAAQS network with technical oversight. Coordinates new monitoring initiatives across Maryland and oversees the selection and evaluation of monitoring techniques and next generation instrumentation. Additionally, the incumbent will direct annual performance evaluations through independent field audits, manage the Program's annual inventory control, assist with annual fiscal reviews, and coordinate technical project reviews and regulatory changes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage air quality projects and contracts
  • Provide technical oversight for the NAAQS network
  • Coordinate new monitoring initiatives across Maryland
  • Evaluate and select monitoring techniques and next generation instrumentation
  • Direct annual performance evaluations through independent field audits
  • Manage the Program's annual inventory control
  • Aid with annual fiscal reviews
  • Coordinate technical project reviews and regulatory changes

Working Conditions

  • Primarily an in-office position with semi-routine field work at remote monitoring sites throughout the State
  • Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings
  • Exposure to hazardous conditions, which may result in injury
  • Sites may include police stations, detention centers, etc.
  • Special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.
  • Work requires use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask, etc.
  • The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management, or development
  • Seven years of experience in natural resources planning or an applied environmental science

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the operating and measurement principles for ambient air, meteorological, and data acquisition monitoring systems
  • Understanding of federal and State regulations governing air monitoring instrument methods
  • Experience managing audits, inventory processes, and special projects, including contract support, large-scale procurements, and site evaluation and selection processes

Limitations On Selection

This recruitment is limited to current MDE employees only.

Selection Process

  • All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date
  • Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year
  • Application must be completed. Do not leave work experience section blank. Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume
  • All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as "yes," will result in no credit for those responses

Further Instructions

  • Preferred: Apply online
  • If unable to apply online, submit State paper application and supplemental questionnaire by the closing date to shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail to: Maryland Department of the Environment OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division 1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore MD 21230
  • Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application
  • Contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808 for questions regarding this recruitment

Benefits

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
  • Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
  • Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
  • Paid holidays
  • Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
  • Employee & employer contributory pension plan

Additional Information

  • For more information on State of Maryland Benefits, click on the link below
  • People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
  • MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve
  • We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated

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