PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I

Introduction

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of 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 for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.\r\n\r\nPLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\nTo learn more about MDE�Click Here.\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0023

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\nMDE – Air and Radiation Administration\r\nAir Quality Planning Program\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

\r\nThe\r\nProgram Manager Senior I will serve as the Manager of the Air Quality Planning\r\nProgram (AQPP or Program) within the Air and Radiation Administration (ARA) of\r\nthe Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). The Program Manager Senior I\r\nwill be responsible for managing the technical and administrative activities of\r\nthe AQPP, including:�\r\n\r\n\r\n Directing\r\n the AQPP Planning Division duties and responsibilities related to the\r\n development of State Implementation Plans (SIPs), required to meet federal\r\n National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act;\r\n Directing\r\n the AQPP Regulation Development Division duties and responsibilities related to\r\n the development of regulations to meet federal NAAQS, State of Maryland\r\n Statutory requirements and other State level initiatives;\r\n Representing\r\n the AQPP at meetings involving external stakeholders, such as other states,\r\n Maryland State and local government agencies, private businesses, and\r\n environmental groups.�� \r\n Coordinating\r\n Program responses related to Program activities, laws and regulations, and\r\n litigation; and\r\n Overseeing\r\n and managing the personnel, financial, and administrative resources of the\r\n AQPP.\r\n This\r\n position will supervise skilled and professional employees assigned to the\r\n Program.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:�Possession\r\nof a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes\r\n30 credits in engineering, biological, environmental, physical sciences or\r\nother appropriate technical education, or possession of a Bachelor's degree\r\nfrom an accredited college or university in Environmental Law or Environmental\r\nPublic Policy or other appropriate related degree.\r\nEXPERIENCE:�Six\r\n(6) years of experience supervising a professional staff in an environmental\r\nfield or experience as an environmental project manager including assigning\r\ntasks, setting priorities, and reviewing work products.\r\nNOTES:\r\n1.\r\nProfessional or scientific experience related to natural resources, environment\r\nor public health may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for\r\neducation.�\r\n2.\r\nRegistration as a Professional Engineer may be substituted for the required\r\neducation.\r\n3.\r\nOne additional year of experience in professional scientific, natural\r\nresources, or environmental or public health may be substituted for the 30\r\nspecialized academic credits.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nIt is\r\npreferred that the selected candidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Possession\r\n of a juris doctorate or master’s degree from an accredited college, university,\r\n or law school in engineering, environmental sciences, or environmental public\r\n policy or other appropriate related degree.\r\n Experience\r\n implementing environmental programs under state and federal laws, including the\r\n Clean Air Act.\r\n Experience\r\n managing environmental programs or divisions, including supervision of\r\n professional staff and oversight of program or division operations.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\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 date.\r\nSuccessful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed\r\non the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nApplication must be completed.� Do not leave the 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

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the 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\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore MD 21230\r\n\r\n\r\nResumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the\r\napplication.�\r\n\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\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