Natural Resource Manager

Natural Resource Manager

A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Watershed Restoration Section. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. Current and future vacancies may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You MUST attach your transcript(s) or licenses(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision of the Director's Office, administers a natural resources management program in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability. Manages, plans and administers advanced-level science and engineering management work for the Watershed Restoration (WR) section responsible for overseeing the implementation of the County's Capital Waterway and mandated Chesapeake Bay water quality and ecosystem improvement programs, including MS4/TMDLs. Supervises and coordinates four sub-groups of specialists including their technical science, engineering, capital project planning and budget work.

• Plans, coordinates, and oversees complex natural resource science and water resource engineering technical work for watershed and waterway restoration projects, including stream, wetland, and floodplain restoration, shoreline stabilization, and stormwater and water quality best management practices (BMPs).
• Develops the section's work plans, schedules, and capital budget with spending plans.
• Provides senior management and technical assistance to supervisors and professional staff implementing capital project components related to assignments, scopes of work, assessments, selection and prioritization, funding and grants, procurement, engineering scopes and designs, construction processes, practices, bidding, permitting, and monitoring.
• Directs, formulates, and maintains the department's four section capital budget including spending plans, tracking, analysis and forecasting.
• Directs coordination with internal senior staff, County administration, Office of Budget and other agency related fiscal requests.
• Provides expansive watershed science, engineering, ecological restoration systems advice and guidance to section staff, senior leadership, and internal government agencies.
• Conducts, participates, and represents the WR section in internal and external meetings with design consultants, contractors and public.
• Assists with the Department's operating budget and manages personnel tasks, such as employee hiring, annual costs, evaluations, and functional structure of the section.
• Leads agency coordination and collaboration with outside federal, state agencies, and colleges/universities.
• Provides the section with team improvement by participating in specialized watershed research and development activities including the disciplines of coastal, riverine, stormwater science and engineering.

Examples of Other Duties.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, geography, planning, or a related field Plus Eight years' professional experience in a planning, science, or related field, three years of which was in a supervisory capacity. (Education beyond a bachelor's degree in one of the areas listed may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required non-supervisory experience.) Preferred Qualifications

• Applied knowledge in natural resource and watershed systems, biological and water resource engineering.
• Extensive knowledge with capital project management and related components such as contracts, complex stream, shoreline and stormwater engineering designs and specifications.
• Strong organizational, effective oral and written skills along with essential electronic communication skills related to senior management.
• Advanced government/public accounting, finance and budget management experience.
• Skill in the supervision of professional and technical staff directly or through subordinate supervisors. Ability to manage multiple staff groupings and projects by providing team leadership and collaborative approaches for program implementation.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with Federal, State, and County mandates and regulations for water quality and watershed restoration, engineering design, and construction including the U.S. EPA Clean Water Act, Maryland Chesapeake Bay restoration programs, and local grading/sediment control processes.

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You can attach your transcript(s) or licenses(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Natural Resource Manager Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson MD 21204 You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Conditions of Employment

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities. Some duties may require occasional travel between work sites. Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Annual Salary review Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance

General Increases Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.

Longevity Increases In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave Vacation Leave Personal Leave Holidays Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar