ADMINISTRATOR I

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Tawes State Office Building, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Chesapeake and Coastal Service Center for Restoration Finance in Annapolis, MD, is currently accepting applications for an Administrator I. The selected candidate will have the role of Implementation Project Officer under the Restoration Financing and Policy Division within DNR’s Chesapeake and Coastal Service.

This position will manage multi-year, multi-partnered targeted restoration programs affiliated with the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund. Specific tasks related to this role include: project/contract management via minimum of quarterly site visits and meeting oversight of invoicing and tracking of expenditures, and assistance in developing an annual report to the State legislature. In addition, the Implementation Project Officer will provide technical assistance and coordination in the development of new projects and partnerships and advise and assist the Division in the development of new financing strategies, policies, and tools related to Chesapeake Bay and local watershed restoration.

For education obtained outside of the United States (U.S.), you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the U.S., please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html with the application.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education 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.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

One year of the above experience must be in managing non-point source pollution reduction and/or environmental restoration projects, such as stormwater best management practices, agricultural best management practices, and stream, wetland and forest restoration.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

- One year of professional experience associated with federal and state mandates for the reduction of sediments and nutrients that negatively impact water quality (i.e. Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load; Watershed Implementation Plans; MS4 permits, etc.) is preferred.

- One year of project and/or grants management experience is preferred.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including but not limited to Word, Excel and Access is preferred.

Employees in this classification 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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the 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 with the exception of a foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Your application may be approved pending receipt of the evaluation.

Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide all the experience and education that is related to this position completely and accurately.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded with the exception of a foreign degree evaluation (if applicable). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation (resumes, transcripts, cover letters, etc.). 

You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. 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.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Khia Poteat at khia.poteat@maryland.gov

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

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

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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