Forestry Program Specialist - Anne Arundel County, MD, United States - Anne Arundel County, MD

Anne Arundel County, MD
Anne Arundel County, MD
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Position Description:


Anne Arundel County Government is seeking a full-time, permanent, Safety Sensitive
Forestry Program Specialist (Program Specialist II) within the Inspection Division of the Department of Inspections & Permits.


The goal of the Forestry program is to manage and assist with the implementation of forestation, reforestation, afforestation, preservation, and other conservation efforts to increase the amount of forest cover and tree canopy in the County.


The Forestry Program Specialist position will assist and provide support to the Forestry Program Manager with meeting the forestry program goals; work with work closely with internal and external stakeholders, managing contractors, identifying new planting locations, seeking agreement from private landowners, creating program materials, and tracking data on preservation and tree planting efforts carried out through the program.


NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK


The occupational field of program management work involves directing or carrying out assignments in one or more programs that are directly related to the department's/agency's mission of providing services to County residents.

This field of work is distinguished from management-support functions such as personnel, budgeting, or other administrative-type tasks which are designed to facilitate the activities of other employees providing direct services.

The majority of contacts are with employees in the same or other departments and agencies of the County government, State and Federal agencies, and non-profit and private sector organizations.

The purpose of the contacts, which normally are cooperative, but can be difficult, with both parties working toward mutual goals, is for planning, coordinating, or resolving program operating problems.


Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(Note:

The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary levels for all positions in this class.

They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Review and processing of Vegetation Management Plans for applicability of Critical Area and Forest Conservation Act mandate areas.

Review and approval of reforestation security releases, development and implementation of reforestation planting plans, and update and query of reforestation database as needed

Provide forestry-related guidance and respond to the public and County agency staff as requested. Assist enforcement staff in their response to forestry-related complaints.


Participate in special projects as necessary to further County and Departmental forestry mandates, including mitigation of existing violations and utilization of fee-in-lieu monies for reforestation projects.


Assist the County in meeting its public education and outreach requirements relative to Critical Area and Forest Conservation Act legislation.

Participate in land use regulation activities.

Review and comment on proposed legislation, environmental impact statements, surplus property information, property identified for purchase, etc as it relates to the County's natural resources.

Assist other code compliance staff and other County departments in appropriately addressing environmental issues.

Review forest management, and vegetative plans throughout the county; make recommendations for program improvements.


KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of the program areas related to the department/agency to which the position is assigned.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Considerable knowledge of standard processes involved in procurement and/or contract management.

Considerable knowledge of Federal and/or State Grant funding requirements and regulations, as required.

Ability to prepare, interpret, and evaluate program proposals and modifications.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to deal tactfully, effectively, and equitably with people.

Ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office, if necessary.


Minimum Qualifications:


Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or a related field.


Experience:
Two or more years of experience in program management or *another specialty area directly related to the specific position.

  • Note:

Program/Specialization area refers to experience in managing programs related to forestry, reforestation, preservation; tree planting, inspection, or evaluation programs; such as landscaping; forestry; natural resources management; arboriculture; or tree nursery operations.


Note:
Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level
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