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PROGRAM MANAGER I

Fisheries Service

Recruitment #14-005476-0018

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GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Fisheries Service, in Annapolis, Maryland is currently accepting applications for a Program Manager I. This selected candidate will function as the manager of two programs, the Regulations and Legislation Program and the Fisheries Penalty Program and is responsible for assisting in the development, preparation, adoption and implementation of statewide fisheries regulations, legislation and policy. The duties include: supervising staff working on fisheries' regulations and legislation and staff overseeing fisheries' penalties; creating and maintain program budgets; assisting in writing and researching regulations and legislation; acting as a liaison with other agencies and advisory groups; and coordinating the fishing license penalty systems.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, biology, fisheries management, or a related science field from an accredited college or university, a Master’s degree in fisheries management, environmental law or environmental policy OR a J.D. from an accredited law school.

Experience: Five years of experience in professional work managing fisheries OR  Five (5) years experience writing, researching or administering/implementing fisheries, natural resources or environmental regulations, legislation or penalties/enforcement.  One year of this experience must have involved supervising two or more subordinates.  

Notes:  

Additional graduate level education in environmental policy or law with coursework in environmental law at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of college coursework in two or more of the following: (1) environmental law or policy, (2) biology, (3) fisheries management, or a related science.

*Please note: Relevant college coursework must be listed on the application. Failure to do so may result in being found ineligible for this position.*

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application is STRONGLY recommended. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources
Human Resources
580 Taylor Avenue, C-3
Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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