NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER II Internal MDE Employees to Apply Only

State of Maryland; Maryland; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work options

Résumé du poste

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) seeks a Natural Resources Planner II to assist in developing and adopting air quality regulations, addressing pollutants and greenhouse gases. You will conduct analyses, craft regulatory content, and organize stakeholder meetings to support SIP revisions and public health education.

You will facilitate the regulation development process, prepare regulatory documents, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely adoption and public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.
• One year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science.
• Substitutions allowed: degree in urban/regional planning or related fields with one year of experience; or Master’s degree in related fields; or military service experience credited for education/experience.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research and data analysis to develop regulatory options, air quality control measures, and environmental impact assessments.
• Prepare regulations, fact sheets, and technical support documents; coordinate reviews with DSD and state legislative bodies; prepare hearings notices.
• Organize and lead stakeholder groups; prepare meeting materials, agendas, and cost-benefit analyses within deadlines.
• Develop educational and outreach materials across Air Management Administration programs and related agencies.

Formation

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

Master’s degree in natural resources planning or related field

Outils

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Google Docs

Sheets

Slides

Adobe PDF management

Description du poste

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.

GRADE

STD0015

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDE - Air and Radiation Administration
Planning Program, Regulations Development Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner (NRP) II position assists with the development and adoption process of air quality regulations addressing both air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions affecting climate change. This position conducts independent research to analyze, develop, and implement strategies to control emissions from air pollution sources. The incumbent in this position is responsible for facilitating the internal and external regulation development process by organizing stakeholder meetings, developing regulatory content and meeting materials, and delivering presentations. In addition, the incumbent assists with the submission of State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision materials. Also, support public education and public health awareness concerning ambient air quality.

POSITION DUTIES

The Key Responsibilities And Duties Associated With This Position

• Conduct research and data analysis to develop regulatory options, air quality control measures, and environmental impact assessments. Review costs, emission benefits, and risks associated with air pollution. Prepare regulations, fact sheets, and technical support documents, and support ongoing public forums.
• Assist in preparing and submitting proposed and final regulations. Draft Notices of Proposed/Final Actions, coordinate reviews with the Division of State Documents (DSD) and state legislative bodies and prepare legal notices for public hearings. Manage adoption schedules and web content to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act. Prepare and submit State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to the EPA, including regulatory actions, technical support documents, and hearing transcripts.
• Organize and lead stakeholder groups comprising consultants, trade associations, and regulated entities. Prepare and present meeting materials, agendas, draft regulations, technical documents, and cost-benefit analyses within required timeframes.
• Develop educational and outreach materials across Air Management Administration programs, state and federal agencies, and non-profit organizations. Assist in organizing and facilitating special events for outreach initiatives.

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: One year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science.

• 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 the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural resources planning, management, administration, development, environmental, urban or regional planning; resources economics or development; environmental system management; water or land resources planning and management; environmental landscape architecture; or the physical, biological, chemical or environmental sciences for the required experience.
• 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 experience and education.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; Google Docs, Sheets, Slides; and Adobe PDF management software.
• Knowledge of air pollution issues, public health impacts, federal or state air pollution control laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental assessment reporting, evaluation, mitigation strategies, and policy.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

Selection Process

The selection process will be based on the criteria described in the posting. Applicants are required to meet all stated qualifications and to provide all required information by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as best qualified and placed on the eligible employment list for at least one year.

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

Benefits

• 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

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.