NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER II (Internal MDE Employees to Apply Only)

MDE - Air and Radiation Administration (ARA); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Natural Resources Planner II at MDE - Air and Radiation Administration (ARA) contributes to shaping Maryland's air quality regulations and greenhouse gas policies. You will conduct research, analyze emission control strategies, prepare regulatory documents, and support State Implementation Plan submissions to the EPA, while engaging stakeholders.

You will also develop educational materials and lead public engagement efforts on air quality issues, collaborating with diverse teams to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources planning, management, or related field (or equivalent substitutions with advanced degree or military service)
• One year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and Adobe PDF software
• Knowledge of air pollution issues, federal and state air pollution control laws and regulations
• Experience with environmental assessment reporting, evaluation, and policy development

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and adoption of air quality regulations addressing pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions
• Conduct research and analyze emission control strategies
• Organize stakeholder meetings and prepare regulatory documents
• Support SIP submissions to the EPA
• Develop educational materials and facilitate public engagement on air quality issues

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources planning, management, or related field (or equivalent substitutions with advanced degree or military service)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe PDF

Job description

The Natural Resources Planner II assists with the development and adoption of air quality regulations addressing air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions for the Maryland Department of the Environment. The role involves conducting research, analyzing emission control strategies, organizing stakeholder meetings, preparing regulatory documents, and supporting State Implementation Plan submissions to the EPA. The incumbent also develops educational materials and facilitates public engagement on air quality issues.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources planning, management, or related field (or equivalent substitutions with advanced degree or military service)
• One year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Google Workspace, and Adobe PDF software
• Knowledge of air pollution issues, federal and state air pollution control laws and regulations
• Experience with environmental assessment reporting, evaluation, and policy development