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Salary: $60,729.00 - $69,269.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: MERIT
Job Number: 04.318 04-26
Department: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Opening Date: 04/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Pay Schedule I, Grade 30, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Watershed Restoration Section.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s) / license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.
Examples of Duties
Definition of Responsibility
Under general supervision, this position serves as a professional project manager within the Watershed Restoration Section's Stream Restoration Program in the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability.
Essential Functions

• Implements water quality and watershed improvement projects, such as stream restoration using approaches such as adaptive natural channel design and floodplain reconnection, to achieve pollutant reduction and ecological restoration.
• Assists with resource assessment, prioritization, funding, design, technical review, permitting, construction and post construction monitoring of environmental capital projects.
• Serves as lead project manager working collaboratively with professional design consultants, contractors, Federal and State Agencies, other professional staff and citizens of Baltimore County.
• Oversees project funding and assists with grant management and Capital Budget programming.
• Assists in the preparation of technical studies and reports on environmental problems.
• Performs field assessments of existing and potential stream restoration projects.
• Provides technical assistance to property owners requesting assistance with stream bank erosion.

Examples of Other Duties

• Represents the department before community groups and serves as the department's representative on intra-county, community, or other committees.
• Assists other professionals in technical studies, research and preparation of reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental, regional, urban or city planning, or in a natural resource, environmental or a biological science.
Plus
Two years' professional experience in a planning, science or related field.
Additional education in one of the areas listed may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

• College coursework, internships and/or work experience instream restoration, watershed science, fluvial geomorphology, hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, and/or stream ecology.
• Experience as a Project Manager/Stream Restoration Specialist managing environmental assessments and engineering plan development, including design, technical review, construction oversight, monitoring, and approval of capital stream restoration, water quality improvement BMPs, and floodplain/wetland creation.
• Experience with negotiation and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Ability to read and comprehend contracts, specifications, and construction plans

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid non-commercial class C Maryland Driver's license or an equivalent is required at the time of appointment.
Applicants who hold a driver's license from a state other than Maryland or Pennsylvania must submit a current copy of their driver's license and driving record at the time of application. Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not being considered.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Natural Resource Specialist II - Watershed Restoration
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s) / license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their applications and supplemental questions. Applications should state clearly and completely for evaluation purposes the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience.
Conditions of Employment
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of these positions requires some physical activity such as walking, bending, stooping, and carrying of moderately heavy objects.
Field investigations may involve exposure to inclement weather.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Salary
Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
01
The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school. You must include this documentation with your application. Applications submitted without the required transcripts or licenses cannot be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions and have attached proof of education.

02
Select the option that best describes your education/experience.

• PHD in environmental, regional, urban or city planning, in a natural resource, or in an environmental or a biological science.
• Master's degree in environmental, regional, urban or city planning, or in a natural resource, environmental or a biological science.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental, regional, urban or city planning, or in a natural resource, environmental or a biological science and two years' professional experience in a planning, science or related field.
• I do not have any of the combinations of education and experience as listed above.

03
Provide specific example(s) of the professional experience you have in a planning, science or related field. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose "I do not have any of the combinations of education and experience as listed above" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
04
Do you have experience negotiating and resolving complex environmental technical issues?

• Yes
• No

05
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your experience in negotiating and resolving complex environmental technical issues. Indicate the name of the employer for whom you do or did this work and state the beginning and ending dates of your experience, using a month/year format. Note: This work experience also must be included on your application in order to receive credit. If you do not possess this experience, enter "N/A" in this space.
06
Do you have professional or educational experience with stream or other ecological restoration projects, including floodplain restoration, stormwater best management practices, and water quality improvement projects?

• Yes
• No

07
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, describe your experience assessing, designing, permitting and constructing stream or other ecological restoration projects. Be sure that this information is listed on your application in the work experience/history section. If you do not possess this experience, enter "N/A" in this space.
08
Do you have experience developing and reviewing plans for the restoration and protection of natural resources?

• Yes
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