What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM MANAGER I (Eastern Regional Manager) position at State of Maryland?
Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.
**Internal recruitment - current MDNR - WHS employees only**
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Central Eastern Shore (Cambridge – Vienna)
Main Purpose of Job
To inspire, support and assist regional Wildlife and Heritage Service (WHS) staff conducting work projects designed to achieve goals established by the priority objectives set for the unit. This job entails the administration and organization of staff, budgets, capital improvements, lands and equipment in an assigned geographic area to ensure the timely, safe and efficient completion of these work tasks. The regional staff are the major work force for the WHS in the assigned area and thus conduct most of the wildlife conservation efforts and manage the associated public recreation opportunities on certain public and private lands therein.
Also to actively promote and support WHS priorities and goals when interacting with the general public, media representatives, outdoor recreationists, managers and landowners within and outside the Department of Natural Resources.
POSITION DUTIES
To supervise and administer all aspects of WHS Regional Operations program in the Eastern Region, and to lead staff fulfillment of regulatory responsibilities, conducting work projects designed to achieve objectives set for the Unit, and to achieve the goals of DNR. The responsibilities include supervision of staffing, preparation and management of budgets, administration of procurement, maintenance of capital improvements, oversight of habitat / land management /wildlife technical assistance, and extensive portfolios of land and equipment.
This position is responsible for the supervision of staff, and the coordination of multiple activities of rapidly changing priorities over a large geographic area. Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate all responsibilities delegated to regional Wildlife Response and Land Management programs by providing written and verbal instructions, on-site supervision and follow-upas necessary. Provides input to WHS leadership on legislation, regulations, policies, administrative decisions, and Federal grant administration.
Monitors regional readiness / response to wildlife emergencies, ensuring regional staff are properly trained, equipped, and educated on pertinent policies and procedures. Includes managing situations requiring the control / confiscation of illegally held wildlife or otherwise considered harmful.
Supervises regional land management activities implemented by staff on extensive diversity of Wildlife Management Areas (WMA’s), including habitat conservation initiatives, facilities / grounds maintenance, and recreational access for wildlife-dependent activities on WMA’s and other lands.
Coordinates Regional Operations program staff participation on research / monitoring / management projects in cooperation with other WHS / DNR / Federal partner agency programs requiring additional staffing to complete surveys, inventories, data collection, and specimen collection efforts.
Is responsible for all administrative operations of the WHS Eastern Regional Operations program, implementing and ensuring adherence to all budget, procurement, human resources, inventory, land /property management, and vehicle use policies, procedures, and monitoring.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Four years of professional experience conducting research and analysis in the fields of biology, biochemistry, environmental science, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management or zoology and six years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology or physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology, or a natural resources management related field of study from an accredited college or university and six years of experience in performing professional biological work in the field of natural resources management for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute graduate education beyond a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study as described above at the rate of 15 graduate credit hours for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the wildlife biology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute graduate education beyond a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study as described above at the rate of 15 graduate credit hours for one year of experience for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the wildlife biology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Four years of professional experience must include the supervision of employees performing technical biological work in the field of natural resources management.
- Four years of professional experience must include cooperatively working with allied agencies to promote shared land management, habitat enhancement, and conservation planning in a governmental setting.
- Two years of professional experience must include receiving and resolving inquiries from the general public on a variety of sensitive topics requiring the ability to interpret, apply, and convey the policies, regulations, and operational protocols in a governmental setting.
- Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent may be required to respond to emergency calls outside of standard operating hours. To best serve DNR’s internal and external customers, a preferred candidate would relocate to live within an appropriate 25-mile radius of their assigned office.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
**Internal recruitment - current MDNR - WHS employees only**
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
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 at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Adriana Parravano at Adriana.Parravano@maryland.gov.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 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.
