NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules and telework

Health coverage with low costs

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Maryland Department of the Environment in Maryland is seeking a Natural Resources Planner I to support data validation and quality assurance for the air quality monitoring program. You will assist in collecting and evaluating data from the ambient air quality network and help ensure accuracy and completeness of data used to assess compliance with national standards.

The role emphasizes technical and administrative support, QA reviews, validity checks, and statistical analyses to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development is required.
• Familiarity with environmental data handling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations as it pertains to air quality data handling.

Responsibilities

• Support data validation and quality assurance projects of moderate complexity within Maryland’s air quality monitoring program.
• Provide technical and administrative support for collection and evaluation of data from Maryland’s ambient air quality monitoring network.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews, validity checks, and statistical analyses.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

MDE 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.

GRADE

STD0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment
Air and Radiation Administration
Air Monitoring Program, Data Management and Quality Assurance Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner I will be responsible for supporting data
validation and quality assurance projects of moderate complexity within
Maryland’s air quality monitoring program. The incumbent in this position will
provide technical and administrative support for the collection and evaluation
of data from Maryland’s federally mandated ambient air quality monitoring
network, including conducting quality assurance reviews, validity checks, and
statistical analyses. The incumbent will also assist in ensuring the accuracy,
reliability, and completeness of air pollution monitoring data used to assess
compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone (O₃), carbon monoxide (CO),
sulfur dioxide (SO₂),
nitrogen dioxide (NO₂),
particulate matter (PM₁₀ and
PM₂.₅), and other ambient air
pollutants in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
regulations established under 40 CFR Parts 53 and 58.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.

Experience: None.

Notes

• 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.
• 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Familiarity with environmental data handling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations as it pertains to air quality data handling.

SELECTION PROCESS

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
• Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
• Paid holidays
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
• Employee & employer contributory pension plan

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.