Stormwater & Environmental Resources Planner

MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Telework opportunities

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annap

Generous paid leave

Paid holidays

Health coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) seeks a Natural Resource Planner II to evaluate erosion control, stormwater management, and permitting programs across Maryland. Field inspections, data analysis, and reporting will drive program effectiveness.

You will engage with internal staff and external stakeholders, communicating climate-related policies and environmental justice. A valid driver's license is required to operate state vehicles.

Qualifications

• Familiar with NPDES municipal storm sewer permits.
• Background in stormwater management and erosion/sediment control best practices.
• Ability to evaluate plans and write reports.
• Experience working with databases and GIS mapping.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate local erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and federal stormwater permitting programs.
• Travel Maryland-wide to inspect urban pollution controls and enforce state laws.
• Analyze data and field observations to inform program effectiveness and compliance.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for program delegation and enforcement.
• Engage stakeholders and communicate policies on climate change and environmental justice.

Skills

NPDES permits

Stormwater management

Plan evaluation

Reports writing

GIS mapping

Databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred for substitution)

Tools

GIS software

Databases

Job description

Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) seeks a Natural Resource Planner II to evaluate erosion control, stormwater management, and permitting programs across Maryland. Field inspections, data analysis, and reporting will drive program effectiveness.

You will engage with internal staff and external stakeholders, communicating climate-related policies and environmental justice. A valid driver's license is required to operate state vehicles.