Natural Resources Planner IV (Ozone Lead)

Introduction

The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with
protecting and preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and
safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland's citizens. The Agency's
mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being
of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable
communities and ecosystems in Maryland.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to
helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of
MDE's workforce.� MDE offers competitive
pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for
advancement and professional growth - MDE offers you a wide range of benefits
such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick
leave), state pension, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b
etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.
This recruitment is limited to permanent and contractual
employees of the Maryland Department of the Environment.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation Administration
Air Monitoring Program
Field Operations Section�
1800 Washington Blvd�
Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Natural Resources Planner IV is the lead and oversees
the planning, operation and evaluation of the State of Maryland's Ozone
Monitoring Network in the Field Operations Section of the Air Monitoring
Program. The incumbent in this position directs and coordinates all planning
aspects of the Statewide Ozone monitoring network following all applicable
federal regulations.
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This position involves working conditions that may include
driving and performing work in all weather conditions when maintaining the
Ozone Monitoring Network, climbing ladders, and working on the roof of
buildings or shelter roof tops. Exposure to hazardous conditions which may
result in electrical shock hazards are possible at air monitoring stations
while troubleshooting internal components (process control boards, power
supplies, relays) of ozone analyzers, calibrators, and other monitoring
equipment. The incumbent may also work in the presence of compressed gas tanks
in confined spaces where leaks can cause oxygen displacement, explosive or
toxic conditions. Special physical demands such as lifting heavy equipment
(ozone analyzer, instrument racks, data loggers, zero air generator, etc.)
exceeding 50 pounds are often moved between sites and or pulled onto rooftops
using ropes or ratchet straps. When performing these duties, the incumbent is
required to use protective equipment such as safety shoes (steel toe), goggles,
mask, protective glasses, and gloves.
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The incumbent in this
position will be required to drive a State vehicle.� If you maintain an
out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving
record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.
Individuals must�maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on
their driving record in order to drive a State�vehicle.��

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:�Five years of experience in natural resources planning or�applied environmental science.
Notes:
1.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, environmental sciences and�one year of experience in natural resource planning or applied�environmental science for the required education.
2.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, chemical, biological or environmental sciences�for up to three years of the required experience.
3.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate 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, chemical, biological or environmental sciences for the required experience.
4.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
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:�
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Experience regarding the operation, maintenance, calibration, and
troubleshooting of�continuous and manual based air monitoring
instrumentation specific to PM, CO, NOx, SO2, O3, and the calibration systems
of these methods.

Experience performing ozone transfer standard testing on trace level
ozone calibrators.

Knowledge of both federal and state regulations pertaining to these
instrument sampling, operation quality control procedures.

Experience in the evaluation of diagnostic information from the air
monitoring data acquisition system that includes pollutant concentrations and
instrument operational parameters such as voltages, flow rates, PMT output, and
temperatures.

Experience leading / training / overseeing other NRPs in activities
including but not limited to: data collection, instrumentation maintenance and
troubleshooting, ambient air monitoring shelter design and installation.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to permanent and contractual employees of the Maryland Department of the Environment.�

SELECTION PROCESS

Please
make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show
that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information
concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We
will not consider the information submitted after this date.�Successful
candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and
placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
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All information concerning the qualifications, including any required
documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received
by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be
considered.
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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.
For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware,
Inc 302-737-8715 or the World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or
202-331-2925.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under
the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized
and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the
position for which you applied.��

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS���(Click ctrl+link to view all benefits)
PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave
days annually (prorated based on start date).
ANNUAL LEAVE - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
SICK LEAVE - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
PARENTAL LEAVE - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the
birth or adoption of a child.
HOLIDAYS - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays
per year.�

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is�highly preferred�that you apply online. If
you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and
supplemental questionnaire (by closing date) to olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov or
mail to:
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Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
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For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett
at 410-537-3105.�If you are having difficulties with submitting
your online�application, please contact the Department of Budget and
Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or
Application.Help@maryland.gov.
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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.

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