A R Analyst Jobs in Columbia, MD (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

**MDE Employees Only.**\r\nWe encourage you to consider an\r\nexciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you\r\nare dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land\r\nresources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to\r\napply and become a part of our team.\r\n\r\nMDE is committed to a\r\nmission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and\r\nwell-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and\r\nsustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTo learn more\r\nabout MDEClick Here.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

19\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation Administration\r\nAQ Measurements, Modeling, and Analysis Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD 21040\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner V will\r\nserve as the Head of the Technical Support and Special Projects Section within\r\nthe Air Monitoring Program, which is responsible for major statewide natural\r\nresources planning. In this role, the incumbent will supervise a staff of\r\nprofessional Natural Resources Planners. Key responsibilities include managing\r\nair quality projects and contracts, while also providing support for the NAAQS\r\nnetwork with technical oversight. Coordinates new monitoring initiatives across\r\nMaryland and oversees the selection and evaluation of monitoring techniques and\r\nnext generation instrumentation. Additionally,\r\nthe incumbent will direct annual performance evaluations through independent\r\nfield audits, manage the Program's annual inventory control, assist with annual\r\nfiscal reviews, and coordinate technical project reviews and regulatory\r\nchanges. This position operates in an evolving environment, as the focus of the\r\nAir Monitoring Program has shifted from purely compliance monitoring to a\r\ngreater emphasis on research-related activities that generate unique science\r\nregarding the nature and origin of air pollution in Maryland.\r\n\r\nThis position involves the following\r\nworking conditions:\r\n\r\n\r\n This position is primarily an in-office position, with semi-routine field\r\n work at remote monitoring sites throughout the State.\r\n Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.\r\n Duties must be performed year-round in all kinds of weather. Sites may\r\n include policestations, detention centers, etc.\r\n Exposure to hazardous conditions, which may result in injury.\r\n Some sites are located on roof tops of either monitoring shelters that\r\n are eight to ten feetin height or the roof tops of two to three story buildings that are\r\n accessed by vertical ladders.\r\n Special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders,\r\n etc.\r\n Work requires use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask,\r\n etc.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe incumbent in this\r\nposition will be required to drive a State vehicle.If you maintain an out-of-state\r\ndriving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record for\r\nthe appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.\r\nIndividuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on\r\ntheir driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityin an environmental science or natural resources planning, management, or development.\r\nExperience:Seven years of experience in natural resources planning or an applied environmental science.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional planning, engineering, physical geography, or the physical, chemical, biological or environmental sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning orapplied environmental science for the required education.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master'sdegree from an accredited college or university in a natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for up to three years of the required experience.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources planning, management, administration,development, environmental urban or regional planning;resources economics or development; environmental systemmanagement; water or land resources planning andmanagement; environmental landscape architecture; or thephysical, chemical, biological or environmental sciencesfor up to five years of the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the\r\nsupplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your\r\napplication to receive credit.\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge\r\n of the operating and measurement principles for ambient air, meteorological,\r\n and data acquisition monitoring systems.\r\n Understanding\r\n of federal and State regulations governing air monitoring instrument methods.\r\n Experience\r\n managing audits, inventory processes, and special projects, including contract\r\n support, large-scale procurements, and site evaluation and selection processes.\r\n\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**This recruitment is limited to current MDE employees only. **\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your\r\napplication to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All\r\ninformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing\r\ndate.We will not consider the information submitted after this\r\ndate.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on\r\ntheeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\nApplication must be completed. Do not leave work experience section\r\nblank.Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume.All\r\nsupplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word\r\nanswers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those\r\nresponses.\r\n\r\nShould you possess a bachelor's/master's degree from a college or\r\nuniversity outside of the United States, you must have your educational\r\ncredentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This\r\nevaluation must be submitted prior to hire.For further information, you\r\nmay call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World\r\nEducation Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.\r\n\r\nApplicants must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration\r\nReform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\n\r\n\r\nFlexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions\r\nFree mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\nGenerous paid leave that increases with years of service\r\nPaid holidays\r\nHealth coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\nEmployee & employer contributory pension plan\r\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply\r\nonline, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental\r\nquestionnaire (by the closing date) to shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail\r\nto:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore MD 21230\r\n\r\nResumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the\r\napplication.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker\r\nat 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application,\r\nplease contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with\r\ndisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is\r\ndedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We\r\nstrive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.\r\n