NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I

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\n\r\nTo learn more about MDE�Click Here.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment\r\nAir and Radiation Administration\r\nAir Monitoring Program, Data Management and Quality Assurance\r\nDivision\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD� 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner I will be responsible for supporting data\r\nvalidation and quality assurance projects of moderate complexity within\r\nMaryland’s air quality monitoring program. The incumbent in this position will\r\nprovide technical and administrative support for the collection and evaluation\r\nof data from Maryland’s federally mandated ambient air quality monitoring\r\nnetwork, including conducting quality assurance reviews, validity checks, and\r\nstatistical analyses. The incumbent will also assist in ensuring the accuracy,\r\nreliability, and completeness of air pollution monitoring data used to assess\r\ncompliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone (O₃), carbon monoxide (CO),\r\nsulfur dioxide (SO₂),\r\nnitrogen dioxide (NO₂),\r\nparticulate matter (PM₁₀ and\r\nPM₂.₅), and other ambient air\r\npollutants in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)\r\nregulations established under 40 CFR Parts 53 and 58.\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:�None.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban or�regional planning, engineering, physical geography, or the physical, 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 U.S. Armed Forces military�service experience as a commissioned officer in the�general 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 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 has the following:�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Familiarity with environmental data handling.\r\n Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.\r\n Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations as it\r\n pertains to air quality data handling.\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\nthe�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\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\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\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\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\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\n\r\nTTY� Users: call via Maryland Relay\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\r\n