PROGRAM MANAGER IV Deputy Program Manager- PM IV

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team. MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.

About the Role

The Deputy Program Manager will be responsible for enforcing State laws and regulations through the management and administration of numerous regulatory services. Through the application of high-level technical and policy expertise, the incumbent will manage compliance services, field monitoring activities, regulatory compliance, and legal enforcement functions associated with:

• Industrial pretreatment
• NPDES/State discharge permits
• Tidal and nontidal wetland permits and licenses
• Sediment and erosion control approvals
• Stormwater management approvals
• Appropriation permits
• Well and septic system approvals
• Waterway and dam construction permits

The WSA Compliance Program is one of the most diverse and complex programs within MDE. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing compliance policies, managing sensitive and controversial enforcement issues, negotiating enforcement actions with clients and/or violators, and supervising a large and diverse workforce. The Deputy Program Manager will also oversee the program’s day-to-day activities, including approving requisitions and managing procurements. The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state driver’s license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state’s Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver’s license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.

Requirements

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes 30 credits in engineering, biological, environmental, physical sciences or other appropriate technical education, 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: Six (6) years of experience supervising a professional staff in an environmental field or experience as an environmental project manager including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing work products.

• Professional or scientific experience related to natural resources, environment or public health may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer may be substituted for the required education.
• One additional year of experience in professional scientific, natural resources, or environmental or public health may be substituted for the 30 specialized academic credits.

This recruitment is limited to State of Maryland Employees only.

Qualifications

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Experience with NPDES compliance
• Experience with enforcement of environmental laws and regulations
• Experience working on cases with the Office of the Attorney General
• Experience with wetlands and sediment control laws

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

State Of Maryland Benefits