What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM MANAGER III (Program Manager, Watershed Resilience) position at State of Maryland?
Introduction
This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Watershed. 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.
GRADE
21
LOCATION OF POSITION
580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake and Coastal Service in Annapolis is currently accepting applications for a Program Manager III.
The Watershed Resilience Program Manager supports the mission of Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake and Coastal Service Unit (CCS) by providing leadership, policy guidance, technical assistance, programmatic oversight, and science communication to help the state and its local communities restore local waterways. The goal of the Watershed Resilience Program Manager is to ensure that policy, programs, and workplans align with state and department-wide goals for the resilience and restoration of the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays. This position supervises and provides direction to the Center for Watershed Resilience and the incumbent is responsible for planning, managing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the Center. The Center manages the Whole Watershed Program, as well as Governor’s Bays Workgroup; develops and implements Maryland policy for the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays; and represents the Department on various Chesapeake Bay Program committees and other state initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years of professional experience managing projects and teams which address environmental, coastal or natural resource conservation, restoration or management topics. Two years of experience must include managing staff.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience directing natural resource management programs that includes coordination with internal programs and federal, state, local, non-profit and private sector interests
- Experience developing, managing and evaluating the performance of outcome driven watershed-based restoration and climate resilience programs.
- Supervising staff who manage the funding and/or implementation of restoration projects
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 consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
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 you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.
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 Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
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.
