NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I

GRADE

STD0013

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment Air and Radiation Administration Air Monitoring Program, Data Management and Quality Assurance Division 1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Natural Resources Planner I will be responsible for supporting data validation and quality assurance projects of moderate complexity within Maryland’s air quality monitoring program. The incumbent in this position will provide technical and administrative support for the collection and evaluation of data from Maryland’s federally mandated ambient air quality monitoring network, including conducting quality assurance reviews, validity checks, and statistical analyses. The incumbent will also assist in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of air pollution monitoring data used to assess compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone (O ₃ ), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO ₂ ), nitrogen dioxide (NO ₂ ), particulate matter (PM ₁₀ and PM ₂ . ₅ ), and other ambient air pollutants in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations established under 40 CFR Parts 53 and 58.

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: None.

NOTES

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 sciences and one year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science for the required education. 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 education.

DESIRED OR PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Familiarity with environmental data handling. Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools. Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations as it pertains to air quality data handling.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. Foreign Education Credential Evaluation 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or World Education Services Inc. at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Eligibility You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS

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

EEO AND DIVERSITY STATEMENT

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland