Natural Resources Planner Ii - Baltimore, United States - State of Maryland

State of Maryland

Verified Company

Baltimore, United States

1 day ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

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.

Performance Based Opportunity

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Natural Resources Planner II is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance.
Progressive grade levels include:

Natural Resource Planner III - Grade 16 ($57,095 - $91,742)

GRADE:

15

LOCATION OF POSITION:

Maryland Department of the Environment

Water & Science Administration

WSP/Planning & Compliance Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job:

This Natural Resources Planner II is a part-time position in the Water Supply Program Planning & Compliance Division. The incumbent in this position will manage compliance efforts required by other divisions of the Water Supply Program (WSP).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, ensuring compliance with conditions of Maryland Water Appropriation Permits, state law pertaining to the testing for lead in schools, and provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) violations, as well as resolution of Significant Deficiencies, and enforcement related to the Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators and the Board of Well Drillers.

This is a technical role that will involve reviewing and commenting on Corrective Action Plans and proposing technical and regulatory solutions to compliance issues with persistent and/or difficult-to-resolve violations.

The incumbent will coordinate with other divisions in WSP and work directly with a variety of stakeholders, including water system operators, well drillers, farmers, and engineering firms.

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:
One year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science.

Notes:

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with Microsoft Office and Excel;
Experience working with the public, especially preparing public documents or notices, and organizing and providing responses to comments regarding permit or compliance inquiries;
Knowledge of State and federal laws and regulations applicable to the areas of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Public Water Systems (PWS);
Knowledge of Maryland Water Appropriation Permit conditions ensuring water withdrawal compliance.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION:

This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees only.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

NOT APPLICABLE.

SELECTION PROCESS:

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 or the World Education Services Inc. at or

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:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

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