Environmental Program Manager I Water Mgt

Introduction

This is anINTERNAL RECRUITMENT FOR PERMANENT AND CONTRACTUAL MDE EMPLOYEES ONLY.\n\n\nThe 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\n\n\n

GRADE

20 \n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration\nCompliance Program\nEnforcement Division\n1800 Washington Blvd.\nBaltimore, MD 21230\n

Main Purpose of Job

\nThe Environmental Program Manager I will act as Section Head in the Water and Science Administration, Enforcement Division to assist in the management of an effective statewide program unique to the Water Management Administration related to inspections, investigations and sampling to determine compliance with water pollution control laws and regulations. The incumbent in this position will assist in establishing overall policies and procedures for the Compliance Program, oversee their implementation and decide on appropriate revisions. The incumbent in this position will also be responsible for the supervision of professional and technical staff in planning, initiating and tracking inspections and associated compliance and enforcement activities. The Environmental Program Manager I will establish goals, standards and controls to ensure that the compliance objectives are accomplished. The incumbent will plan, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the work of the District Manager and lead inspectors in their division. Key elements of this position include managing sensitive and controversial compliance issues, participating in meetings with citizens and/or violators, ensuring grant commitments are met, coordinating with other programs in WSA, the Attorney General's Office, other State agencies, EPA, and elected officials, company leaders, consultants, and the general public.\n\n\nThe working conditions of this position involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. This position involves site inspections of industrial construction sites and wastewater treatment plants. Position involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. Site inspections may involve industrial construction sites and wastewater treatment plants. The work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. Site inspections may necessitate walking over rough terrain in adverse weather conditions. This position also requires the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, masks, etc. during site visits.\n\n\n\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credit hours in engineering or the biological, environmental or physical sciences.\nExperience: Three years of experience supervising a professional staff or as a project supervisor in the Water Management field of work.\nNotes:\n1.Candidates may substitute additional experience in engineering,public administration or law as related to environmental healthon a year-for-year basis for the required education.\n2.Applicants may substitute registration as an Environmental Sanitarian or as a Professional Engineer for the required education.\n3.Applicants may substitute one additional year of experience in engineering, public administration or law related to environmental health for the 30 credit hours of required education.\n4.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as acommissioned officer inEnvironmental Engineering and NaturalResources classifications or Environmental Engineering andNatural Resources specialty codes in the Engineering, Natural Resources and Science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education andexperience.\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to permanent and contractual MDE employees only.\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates appointed to positions in these classifications 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. \n

SELECTION PROCESS

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 theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\nRESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.\n\nAll 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.\n\nShould 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 ... or World Education Services Inc. at ... or ....\n\nAll 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.\n

BENEFITS

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n\nPERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date).\nANNUAL LEAVE - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\nSICK LEAVE - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.\nPARENTAL LEAVE - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.\nHOLIDAYS - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.\n\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

IIt ishighly preferredthat 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 ... mail to:\n\nMaryland Department of the Environment\nOHR -Recruitment and Examination Division\n1800 Washington Blvd.\nBaltimore MD 21230\n\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at ....If you have difficulties submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at ... ....\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\n\nAs 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.\n