NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I

Introduction

We encourage\r\nyou to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the\r\nEnvironment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's\r\nair, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we\r\ninvite you to apply and become a part of our team.\r\nMDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the\r\nenvironment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of\r\nhealthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the\r\nstate.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAs part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance\r\nand drive success the Natural Resource Planner I is eligible for an annual\r\npromotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the\r\nclassification series, based on satisfactory work performance.� \r\n\r\nProgressive grade levels include:\r\n\r\n\r\nNatural Resource Planner II – Grade 15�$62,220.00-$96,790.00\r\nYearly\r\nNatural Resource Planner III – Grade 16�$66,314.00-$103,309.00\r\nYearly\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

13 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation\r\nAdministration�\r\nAir Monitoring Program�\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural\r\nResources Planner I is an entry-level position primarily responsible for providing\r\ngeneral and technical support for the Air Monitoring Program within the Air and\r\nRadiation Administration. This position maintains a network of pollution\r\nmonitoring equipment to assess the health of the State’s ambient air resources,\r\nengaging in compliance and research projects of moderate complexity. Work for\r\nthis role is divided between the lab at the Maryland Department of the\r\nEnvironment Headquarters (Montgomery Park North Building) and various field\r\nlocations.\r\nKey\r\nresponsibilities, but not limited to:\r\n\r\n Equipment Operation: Operate and\r\n maintain continuous and non-continuous ambient air monitoring equipment,\r\n including analyzers for particulate matter, ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon\r\n monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with their respective calibration systems.\r\n Documentation: Prepare hard-copy\r\n instrument logs and electronic data summaries for review by QA staff and\r\n Field Operation supervisors.\r\n Maintenance: Perform regular\r\n repairs and maintenance on air monitoring shelters, site property, and\r\n inlet/climate control systems.\r\n\r\nThe\r\nincumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle.\r\n\r\n Driver’s License:�A valid\r\n driver’s license with no more than five points is required to operate a\r\n State vehicle.\r\n Out-of-State Licenses:�If you\r\n hold an out-of-state license, you must provide a certified copy of your\r\n driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the\r\n time of appointment.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants\r\nmust satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and\r\nmove forward in the hiring process. �Please read all requirements before\r\napplying.\r\nEducation:�� A Bachelor’s degree from an\r\naccredited college or university in an environmental science or natural\r\nresources planning, management or development.\r\nExperience: None.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s\r\ndegree from an accredited college or university in urban or regional\r\nplanning, engineering, physical geography, or the physical, chemical,\r\nbiological sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or\r\napplied environmental science for the required education.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces\r\nmilitary service experience as a commissioned officer in the general\r\nnatural resources management and biological sciences classifications or\r\ngeneral natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in\r\nthe general natural resources management and biological sciences field of work\r\non a year-for-year basis for the required education.��\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the\r\nsupplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your\r\napplication to receive credit.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Hands-on\r\n experience or knowledge of the operation, maintenance, calibration, and\r\n troubleshooting of continuous and manual-based air monitoring instrumentation\r\n specific to PM, CO, NOx, SO2, O3, and the calibration systems for these methods.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge and/or experience with state or federal regulations pertaining to instrument sampling and\r\n operation quality control procedures.\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge and/or experience�with evaluating diagnostic information from air monitoring data acquisition\r\n systems, including pollutant concentrations and instrument operational\r\n parameters such as voltages, flow rates, PMT output, and temperatures.\r\n\r\n\r\n Hands-on experience or knowledge of operating, maintaining, and\r\n troubleshooting HVAC systems, electrical installations/repairs, computer\r\n hardware installation/repair, or using hand and power tools.\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE. \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\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\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\nAll Applicants must be legally authorized to work in\r\nthe United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You\r\nmust be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act\r\nin order to be hired in the position for which you applied.��\r\n�\r\n�\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland\r\noffers 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\nClick on the link below\r\nfor more information.\r\n\r\n\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\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 Olivia.Sterrett@maryland.gov or mail to:\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\r\napplication.�\r\n�\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett\r\nat 410-537-3105. 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\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