Watershed Planning Analyst, Contract (NCS) - Department of Planning

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 4/23/2025

SALARY RANGE: $15.00 - $50.00 Hourly

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

Summary Of Position

The Baltimore City Department of Planning, Office of Sustainability, is seeking a qualified individual to fill a contractual role to facilitate the creation of two Watershed Master Plans for Baltimore City. The Watershed Master Plans will cover the Baltimore Harbor and Gwynn Falls 8-digit watersheds in alignment with the City’s mission to holistically address flooding. These plans will serve as a guide to decision-making for current and future land use and development.

Essential Functions

• Serve as lead author and contribute to production of the Baltimore Harbor and Gwynn Falls Watershed Master Plans.
• Conduct public outreach through information and education activities to familiarize partners, stakeholders, and citizens with the watershed planning process.
• Create a watershed inventory through gathering data related to physical and natural features, land use and population characteristics, waterbody conditions, pollutant sources, and waterbody monitoring data.
• Examine existing data quality and identify any gaps.
• Coordinate input from residents, stakeholders, technical experts and public agencies to establish measurable targets and indicators to assess progress.
• Develop an implementation plan that turns goals and objectives into specific tasks including a timeline and agencies/organizations responsible for implementing the activity.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

EDUCATION: Have a master’s degree in urban planning, Engineering, Environmental Science/Policy, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERINCE: Have two years of experience performing urban environmental and sustainability planning or engineering work.

OR

EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, Engineering, Environmental Science/Policy, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and three years of experience performing environmental and sustainability planning or engineering work.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and focused manner across multiple audiences.
• Knowledge of watershed master plans, stormwater master plans or related.
• Experience with policy analysis, environmental planning and project management.
• Ability to collect and analyze complex datasets and models to transform into digestible information to the public.
• Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and Hydrology and Hydraulic Studies software, including HEC-RAS and PCSWMM.
• Exceptional writing skills and experience in writing plans and/or reports.
• Knowledge of stormwater management practices.
• Cultural competency and knowledge of equitable community engagement best practices.
• Strong social skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and strengthen relationships with a variety of people.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diversity of groups, including personnel from government agencies, businesses, faith groups, youth, and residents.
• Skill in facilitating meetings, workshops, and public presentations; ability to manage committees and focus groups.
• Ability to work independently and be proactive and professional in conducting stakeholder outreach.
  
  

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of floodplain regulations and sustainable development practices.
• Knowledge of the National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System Program.
• Aptitude with:
• Assembling and synthesizing water-related data sets and software
• Hydrology/hydrogeology
• Groundwater modeling environments
• Surface water flow and appropriate modeling
• TR-55 and Hydro CAD
  

Benefits

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

This is a full-time position funded until December 31, 2025.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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