PROGRAM MANAGER III - INTERNAL (CHIEF, TIDAL WETLANDS DIVISION)

The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.

If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth – MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.

This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Maryland Department of the Environment

Water and Science Administration

Wetlands and Waterways Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

The main purpose of this position is to oversee the implementation of the State’s tidal wetland protection and management program. As chief of the Tidal Wetlands Division, this position directs the overall planning, development, and implementation of the program and administers the day-to-day operation of the Division. The incumbent in this will also oversee a staff of environmental professionals and administrative support staff in offices in Baltimore and the Eastern Shore.

The working conditions of this position involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Fieldwork is required in all regions of the State regardless of weather/season of year Conditions may be wet muddy, hot, freezing, buggy, etc. Footing on rocky and uneven, mucky stream bottoms and wetlands may be poor. Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. Work also involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. In addition to the poor footing listed in the previous explanation, the employee is required to climb over fallen logs in streams and wetlands, climb steep slopes that are rocky or have loose, slippery soil, and other natural hazards and challenges. Work requires the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, masks, etc. Work conditions described in the previous explanation require the use of equipment that will protect the employee when working in wet conditions and during weather extremes such as hip boots or chest waders, insulated footwear, and clothing, as well as wearing hard hats and goggles on construction sites as required.

The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.

EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes 30 credits in the biological, environmental, physical sciences, other appropriate technical discipline, or possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Law or Environmental Public Policy or other appropriate related degree.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience supervising professional staff in an environmental field or experience as an environmental project manager including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing work products.

NOTES:

(1) Professional or scientific experience related to natural resources, environment or public health may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education.

(2) One additional year of experience in professional scientific, natural resources, or environmental or public health may be substituted for the 30 specialized academic credits.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Knowledge of State and/or federal wetlands and waterways regulatory programs and processes;
• Knowledge of State and/or federal State Certification of Water Quality under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act;
• Knowledge of State and/or federal Coastal Zone Management Programs under the Coastal Zone Management Act;
• Experience in supervision of employees;
• Experience in drafting permits and permit decisions;
• Experience with disciplined approaches to permit review processes;
• Strong professional oral and written communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer service orientation.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.

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 the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS (Click ctrl link to view all benefits)

PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date).

ANNUAL LEAVE - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to peggie.jefferson@maryland.gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggie Jefferson at 410-537-3879. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.