PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I

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.

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MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.

This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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GRADE

STD0023

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDE â Air and Radiation Administration

Air Quality Planning Program

1800 Washington Blvd.Â

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Program Manager Senior I will serve as the Manager of the Air Quality Planning Program (AQPP or Program) within the Air and Radiation Administration (ARA) of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). The Program Manager Senior I will be responsible for managing the technical and administrative activities of the AQPP, including:Â

• Directing the AQPP Planning Division duties and responsibilities related to the development of State Implementation Plans (SIPs), required to meet federal National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act;
• Directing the AQPP Regulation Development Division duties and responsibilities related to the development of regulations to meet federal NAAQS, State of Maryland Statutory requirements and other State level initiatives;
• Representing the AQPP at meetings involving external stakeholders, such as other states, Maryland State and local government agencies, private businesses, and environmental groups. Â
• Coordinating Program responses related to Program activities, laws and regulations, and litigation; and
• Overseeing and managing the personnel, financial, and administrative resources of the AQPP.
• This position will supervise skilled and professional employees assigned to the Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:Â Possession of a Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university that includes 30 credits in engineering, biological, environmental, physical sciences or other appropriate technical education, or possession of a Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Law or Environmental Public Policy or other appropriate related degree.

EXPERIENCE:Â Six (6) years of experience supervising a professional staff in an environmental field or experience as an environmental project manager including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing work products.

NOTES:

1. Professional or scientific experience related to natural resources, environment or public health may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education.Â

2. Registration as a Professional Engineer may be substituted for the required education.

3. One additional year of experience in professional scientific, natural resources, or environmental or public health may be substituted for the 30 specialized academic credits.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Possession of a juris doctorate or masterâs degree from an accredited college, university, or law school in engineering, environmental sciences, or environmental public policy or other appropriate related degree.
• Experience implementing environmental programs under state and federal laws, including the Clean Air Act.
• Experience managing environmental programs or divisions, including supervision of professional staff and oversight of program or division operations.

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 and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Application must be completed. Do not leave the work experience section blank.  Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as "yes, " will result in no credit for those responses.

Should you possess a bachelor''s/masterâs 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. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

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

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

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 planÂ

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 the closing date) to Shantasia.baker1@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

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.Â

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties 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.

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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