ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROGRAM MANAGER III
Introduction
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.
This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“at-will”).
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.
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.
GRADE
21
LOCATION OF POSITION
Director’s Office, Land and Materials Administration
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Program Manager III serves as the Assistant Director with the key responsibility in supporting the Director and Deputy Director with daily program operations and the development and implementation of environmental regulations and legislation. The Assistant Director also represents the Department on internal and external policy matters, coordinates with State, local, and federal agencies, and multi-state organizations, and acts as a liaison with the Office of the Secretary on various Program-related activities and issues. This position involves representing the Department on Boards and Commissions and collaborating with local, State, and federal agencies to advance Administration and Departmental goals.
Specifically, the Assistant Director leads the Administration in the following key areas:
The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state driver’s license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state’s Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes 30 credits in the biological, environmental, physical sciences, other appropriate technical discipline, 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: Five (5) years of experience supervising professional staff in an environmental field or experience as an environmental project manager including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing work products.
Notes
Specific Education Discipline:
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.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
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. at 302-737-8715 or 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
The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:
State Of Maryland Benefits
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Preferred
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 olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov or mail to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. 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.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.
This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“at-will”).
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.
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.
GRADE
21
LOCATION OF POSITION
Director’s Office, Land and Materials Administration
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Program Manager III serves as the Assistant Director with the key responsibility in supporting the Director and Deputy Director with daily program operations and the development and implementation of environmental regulations and legislation. The Assistant Director also represents the Department on internal and external policy matters, coordinates with State, local, and federal agencies, and multi-state organizations, and acts as a liaison with the Office of the Secretary on various Program-related activities and issues. This position involves representing the Department on Boards and Commissions and collaborating with local, State, and federal agencies to advance Administration and Departmental goals.
Specifically, the Assistant Director leads the Administration in the following key areas:
- Reviewing and responding to state legislation impacting the six Administration programmatic areas, the Department, and climate change.
- Serving as a liaison to the Attorney General's Office for the review of regulations, draft legislation, other legal documents, and litigation related to state and federal rules affecting the Administration.
- Engaging with the community and developing policy issues related to various environmental and public health issues.
The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state driver’s license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state’s Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes 30 credits in the biological, environmental, physical sciences, other appropriate technical discipline, 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: Five (5) years of experience supervising professional staff in an environmental field or experience as an environmental project manager including assigning tasks, setting priorities, and reviewing work products.
Notes
- Professional or scientific experience related to natural resources, environment or public health may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education.
- One additional year of experience in professional scientific, natural resources, or environmental or public health may be substituted for the 30 specialized academic credits.
Specific Education Discipline:
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, pre-law, public administration, English, communications, or business administration.
- Developing or implementing environmental or other policies or programs.
- Draft regulations and proposed legislation.
- Analyze data, evaluate programs, and prepare reports.
- Develop strategies and apply political or organizational acumen.
- Legislative analyst and or advising senior leadership on policy and legislative issues.
- State and federal environmental laws and regulations.
- Maryland legislative process and regulations development.
- Lead meetings and interact with diverse groups, including attorneys, finance officers, executive management, state, local, and federal agencies, elected officials, community stakeholders, non-governmental organizations, and advocacy groups.
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.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
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. at 302-737-8715 or 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
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 plan
State Of Maryland Benefits
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Preferred
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 olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov or mail to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. 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.