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Introduction

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\nWe encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland\r\nDepartment of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and\r\npreserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health\r\nof all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.\r\n\r\nMDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment\r\nfor the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy,\r\nvibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.\r\n\r\n\r\nTo learn more about MDEClick Here.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

15 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nWater and Science Administration\r\nEnforcement Division, Compliance Program\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n\r\n\r\nReports to\r\nBaltimore office three days a week, may choose to participate in field inspections\r\non occasion for training purposes, telework two days a week. \r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner II will serve as an enforcement action case\r\nplanner and principal project manager, providing general and technical support\r\nfor the preparation of litigation packages based on administrative orders and\r\ncivil penalty assessments. The incumbent in this position will develop and\r\nimplement enforcement strategies to ensure compliance with water pollution\r\ncontrol laws and regulations. Responsibilities include managing enforcement\r\nactions related to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System\r\n(NPDES)/State Discharge Permits for municipal and industrial facilities, NPDES\r\nPretreatment, combined sewer overflow (CSO) and sanitary sewer overflow (SSO)\r\nprograms, sediment and erosion control, tidal and nontidal wetlands, industrial\r\npretreatment, well and septic systems, and waterway construction.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position may involve the following working conditions:\r\n\r\n\r\n Exposure\r\n to hazardous conditions may result in injury.\r\n Work\r\n sometimes involves site inspections to industrial, construction sites and\r\n wastewater treatment plants.\r\n Physical\r\n demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders etc.\r\n Site\r\n inspections may necessitate walking over rough terrain in adverse weather\r\n conditions,\r\n some climbing as needed.\r\n Required\r\n use of protective equipment-such as goggles, gloves, hearing protection, steel\r\n toe shoes, hard hats and masks-during site visits when required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.\r\nExperience:One year of experience in natural resources planning orapplied environmental science.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban orregional planning, engineering, physical geography, or thephysical, chemical, biological sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science for the required education.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's 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, biological, chemical or environmental sciencesfor the required experience.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience as a commissioned officer in thegeneral natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or general natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the general natural resources management and biological sciences field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental\r\nquestionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application\r\nto receive credit.\r\nIt is preferred that the selected candidate have the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience enforcing water pollution\r\n control laws and regulations as it relates to the federal Clean Water Act\r\n (CWA), the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), or\r\n state/local laws and regulations. \r\n Experience obtaining, compiling,\r\n analyzing, and interpreting data to determine compliance with laws and\r\n regulations related to enforcement cases or project management. \r\n Experience working with a diverse\r\n population, including Engineers, Financial Analysts, Attorneys, Inspectors,\r\n local government officials, corporation owners, and the general public. \r\n Excellent written and verbal\r\n communication skills, including experience with technical communications\r\n referencing laws/regulations, compliance, data, etc.\r\n\r\n\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\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\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 may\r\ncall 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\n\r\nYou must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform\r\nand Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\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\n\r\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\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\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 application.\r\n\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\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\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