PROGRAM MANAGER IV - Land Management Administration

THIS IS A POSITION SPECIFIC RECRUITMENT LIMITED TO CURRENT PERMANENT AND CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES OF THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT.  THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES FOR THIS POSITION/FUNCTION ONLY.  THE RESULTING CERT LIST WILL BE MAINTAINED FOR ONE YEAR.  PERSONS INTERESTED IN FUTURE VACANCIES WITHIN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL NEED TO RE-APPLY.

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
LAND MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
WASTE DIVERSION AND UTILIZATION PROGRAM
1800 WASHINGTON BLVD.
BALTIMORE MD 21230

This position serves as the Program Manager of the Waste Diversion and Utilization Program and reports to the Director of the Land Management Administration.  Responsibilities include:  supervising and evaluating the activities of 30 subordinate program staff; coordinating activities at the State, federal and local government levels; communicating program activities to the general  public, media, elected officials, and the private sector; representing MDE before legislative workgroups; ensuring the implementation of Maryland's Recycling Program, including overseeing all State agency and County government recycling programs; directing and coordinating the technical activities for the hazardous waste permitting and authorization program; directing and coordinating the technical review of sewage sludge and animal feeding operations permits and the compliance and enforcement activities for animal feeding operations; performing resource analyses, and developing and implementing policies; and managing an approximately $6.8 million Program budget, including managing federal grants and special funds upon which the Program operates.  This senior level position requires strong management, technical, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.  THIS POSITION IS A MANAGEMENT SERVICE APPOINTMENT AND WILL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY OF THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university that includes a minimum of 30 credits in:  engineering; biological, environmental, physical or earth sciences; or other related degree

Five 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: 

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

(2) Registration as an Environmental Sanitarian, Professional Engineer, or a Juris Doctorate degree 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.

Three (3) of the required five years of experience must have been in enforcement and administration of environmental or public health laws in the State of Maryland.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO PERMANENT AND CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES OF THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a valid motor vehicle operators license.

Please make sure that yo provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for consideration of an interview/selection.  Only those candidates that demonstrate, in thie applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.

The Maryland Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act.  You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you apply.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland Salary Guidelines.

This is a Management Service classification.  No examination is required.

It is STRONGLY preferred that you apply online. However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Joanne Hobner, Manager, Recruitment and Examination
Office of Human Resources, MDE
Reference Number: 14-14-005479-0021
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

The MD State Application Form can be found online

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.