ADMINISTRATOR I (Community Resilience Coordinator)

Introduction

Administrator I / Community Resilience Coordinator\r\nLong-Term Contractual�\r\n

GRADE

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County)\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The position functions within the Center for Resilient Communities and Landscapes Program, within the\r\nWatershed and Climate Service, and will assist the Climate Resilience Program and the Community\r\nPartnership Program (Program), Program Manager and staff in building and maintaining impactful\r\nrelationships with local governments, community partners, networks and non-profits. The goal of the\r\nposition is to provide strategic outreach, capacity, and technical assistance to constituents across\r\nMaryland, specifically those in overburdened and underserved areas. The Program and this position aim\r\nto increase both fiscal and programmatic resource opportunities toward implementing restoration and\r\nresilience projects. Other job responsibilities include coordinating and attending meetings and outdoor site\r\nvisits, state and/or federal grant management, and planning events or workshops for specific communities.\r\nAs a Community Resilience Coordinator, part of this position involves engaging and assisting diverse and\r\nunder-represented communities to ascertain the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake\r\nenvironmental actions related to restoration, conservation, access, and inclusion.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This position will assist the Community Partnership and the Climate Resilience Programs to build capacity and provide technical assistance to local governments, networks and communities. The position works collaboratively to elevate and sustain local partnerships and foster connections that will increase awareness, planning, and implementation of restoration and resilience projects.�\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n 2-4 years of work with local governments or non-profits managing projects and/or grants.\r\n \r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience/background working with communities, networks and/or non-profit organizations in natural resource management & culturally competence.\r\n Can operate state cars and travel during regular work hours, and non-standard business hours on occasion.\r\n Bachelor of Science or Arts degree in science, math or related field.\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification 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. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.�\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\nContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.\r\n\r\n\r\nFaxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.�\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Alexandra Gast at alexandra.gast@maryland.gov\r\n\r\n\r\nSupplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nCandidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.\r\n\r\n