Natural Resources Planner I

MDE - Air and Radiation Administration (ARA); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MDE - Air and Radiation Administration (ARA) seeks a Natural Resources Planner I to support data validation and quality assurance for Maryland's ambient air monitoring network. The role involves QA reviews, data checks, and statistical analyses to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field, is familiar with environmental data handling and Microsoft Office, and has working knowledge of CFRs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources planning, management, or development.
• Familiarity with environmental data handling.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.
• Familiarity with Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to air quality data handling.
• One year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science (can substitute for education requirement)

Responsibilities

• Perform data validation and quality assurance for Maryland's air quality monitoring data.
• Conduct statistical analyses to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Skills

Environmental data handling

Microsoft Office

CFR knowledge (air quality)

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / natural resources planning / management / development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Natural Resources Planner I supports data validation and quality assurance for Maryland's air quality monitoring program within the Department of the Environment. The role involves technical and administrative work for the state's federally mandated ambient air monitoring network, including quality assurance reviews, validity checks, and statistical analyses to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources planning, management, or development
• Familiarity with environmental data handling
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to air quality data handling
• One year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science (can substitute for education requirement)