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.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, as well as opportunity for advancement and professional growth – MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.).
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
The Maryland Department of the Environment
Water and Science Administration
Watershed Protection, Restoration, and Planning Program
Watershed Restoration Planning Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Environmental Program Manager I will serve as the Section Head of the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Section and will supervise analytical staff, Natural Resources Planners working on technical projects related to the Chesapeake Bay restoration, with a focus on the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Accountability Framework which involves the development of technical portions of Maryland’s Watershed Implementation Plans and two-year milestones as well as the tracking of progress toward meeting nutrient reduction commitments. The incumbent will oversee quantitative analyses to make recommendations to WSA’s management related to Bay policy, as these relate to control measures for stormwater, wastewater, septic systems, agriculture, and natural land. The incumbent in this position will also manage the Chesapeake Bay Restoration and Accountability Program (CBRAP) grant administered by the Chesapeake Bay Program Office in Annapolis. Responsibilities include grant application development, project allocations, working with fiscal services on budget, and adhering to EPA grant guidance. The incumbent will also work to integrate elements of MDE’s climate resilience and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) efforts to assist Maryland’s population in becoming more resilient and to provide customer service to disadvantaged communities.
The incumbent in this position may 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credit hours in engineering or the biological, environmental or physical sciences.
Experience: Three years of experience supervising a professional staff or as a project supervisor in the Water Management field of work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in engineering, public administration or law as related to environmental health on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Applicants may substitute registration as an Environmental Sanitarian or as a Professional Engineer for the required education.
3. Applicants may substitute one additional year of experience in engineering, public administration or law related to environmental health for the 30 credit hours of required education.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources classifications or Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources specialty codes in the Engineering, Natural Resources and Science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:
- Experience using EPA’s Chesapeake Assessment and Scenario Tools;
- Grant management experience;
- Knowledge and/or experience of data management and conversion tools;
- Knowledge and/or experience of the Chesapeake Bay Partnership and its processes;
- Knowledge and/or experience of best management practices as to source sectors in Agriculture, Developed, Wastewater, and Natural.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Candidates appointed to positions in these classifications may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of this position. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFED, OR QUALIFIED. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.
For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act. 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
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to MDE, Recruitment and Selection Division, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD 21230. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Olivia Finley at Olivia.finley@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. Please reference #23-000656-0001.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Finley at 410-537-3105. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
This is a position specific position for the Maryland Department of the Environment. The resulting certified eligible list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-537-3130 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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.
