Baltimore County Natural Resource Specialist II – Watershed Management

Genesis Distribution; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government seeks a Natural Resource Specialist II – Watershed Management in Towson, MD. The role focuses on watershed planning, outreach, grant support, data analysis, and report preparation to meet NPDES MS4 permits and related water quality regulations.

Qualified candidates need a bachelor’s in environmental/planning or related field and two years of professional experience; may substitute education for experience. Licenses and transcripts must accompany applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, regional, urban or city planning, or related natural resource/environmental/biological sciences.
• Two years’ professional experience in planning, science or related field.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Professional watershed planner in Watershed Management: develop watershed plans, outreach, grant support, data analysis, report preparation, and contract management for NPDES MS4, TMDLs, and water quality regulations.
• Lead project management on environmental plans/maps or special studies.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies and messaging.
• Perform field and desktop assessments for stormwater challenges and opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/planning or related fields

Job description

Baltimore County Natural Resource Specialist II – Watershed Management

SALARY

$60,729.00 – $69,269.00 Annually

LOCATION

Towson, MD

JOB TYPE

MERIT

JOB NUMBER

04.318 08-26

DEPARTMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

OPENING DATE

08/14/2026

Pay Schedule I, Grade 30, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Watershed Management Section. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s)/license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.

Examples of Duties

Definition of Responsibility

Under general supervision, this position will serve as a professional watershed planner in the Watershed Management Section of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability. Work involves watershed plan development, outreach and education, grant program support, data analysis, report preparation, and contract management as it pertains to NPDES MS4 permit requirements, TMDLs, and related water quality regulations.

Essential Functions

• Performs complex environmental and natural resources planning and research, compiles detailed information, analyzes data, and prepares reports on environmental management issues, areas, and problems.
• Reviews and comments on state permits.
• Acts as a project manager in the preparation of environmental plans and maps or special studies.
• Participates in the development and implementation of outreach strategies and messaging.
• Performs field and desktop assessments of sites for stormwater challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Serves as project manager working collaboratively with non-profit grantees, professional design consultants, contractors, State agencies, other professional staff and residents of Baltimore County.
• Represents the department before community groups and serves as the department’s representative on intra-county, community, or other committees.
• Oversees project funding and assists with grant management.

Examples of Other Duties

• Assists other professionals in technical studies, research and preparation of reports.
• May supervise subordinate professional and other personnel.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental, regional, urban or city planning, or in a natural resource, environmental or a biological science.

Plus

Two years’ professional experience in a planning, science or related field.

Additional education in one of the areas listed may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Development and review of watershed or environmental restoration plans
• NPDES MS4 permit and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) compliance/issues
• Water quality monitoring
• Database management
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Environmental education and/or environmental behavior change

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid non-commercial class C Maryland Driver’s license or an equivalent is required at the time of appointment. Applicants who hold a driver’s license from a state other than Maryland or Pennsylvania must submit a current copy of their driver’s license and driving record at the time of application. Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( www.WES.org ) Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Natural Resource Specialist II – Watershed Management
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE