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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I

Science Service Administration

Recruitment #17-000661-0003

Introduction

The Science Services Administration (SSA) is accepting applications for an Environmental Program Manager I.   This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the Maryland Department of the Environment.   This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting cert list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.   This position is limited to permanent and contractual employees of the Maryland Department of the Environment only. 

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment

Science Services Administration

Chemical and Biological Monitoring Division

416 Chinquapin Round Road

Annapolis MD  21401

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to supervise personnel responsible for the planning and execution of monitoring activities required for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) model development, assess TMDL implementation on state-wide and watershed specific (i.e. Corsica River) scales, and assessment of specific BMP's. The activities noted above also include responsibilities for strategic plan development, standard operating procedures and work plan development, budget development and tracking, grant writing, and grant deliverables.

The position addresses significant SSA and Department wide initiatives of removing waters from the federal list of impaired waters through TMDL creation, TMDL implementation, and Best Management Practices (BMP) assessment. Supervised program are statewide in scope and bear directly on MDE's policies. The position represents SSA and MDE at local, regional, and national forums.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credits 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 field of the water pollution and water quality control. 

 Notes:

1. Additional experience in engineering, public administration or law as related to environmental health may be substituted on 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 as related to environmental health for the 30 specialized academic credits. 

4Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer iEnvironmental 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 in contract and annual report writing for federally funded projects;
  • Public speaking experience to government officials or environmental groups;
  • Familiar with data loggers, telemetry instrumentation, and automatic robotic samplers.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to permanent and contractual employees of the Maryland Department of the Environment only. 

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

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum /selective/preferred qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for consideration of an interview/selection.  Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.  

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process.  The assessment will be a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. 

Education credentials and experience verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority.  If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process, if one is required.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

The MD Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa.  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 apply.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is STRONGLY preferred that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to: Tammy Lewis, Manager, Recruitment and Examination Division

Office of Human Resources

MDE Reference Number: 17-00661-0003

1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230

410-537-3130/ EMAIL tammy.lewis@maryland.gov FAX: 410-537-3966

The MD State Application Form can be found online.

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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