PROGRAM MANAGER IV - Water Management Administration

The Maryland Department of the Environment is currently accepting applications for a Program Manager IV, Management Service.

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Maryland Department of the Environment

Water Management Administration

1800 Washington Blvd., Montgomery Park Business Center

Baltimore MD 21230

The main purpose of this position is to advise and assist the Director and Deputy Director of the Water Management Administration in planning, directing and administering multiple programs to protect, maintain and restore the quality and quantity of Maryland's ground and surface waters.

The position supports the activities of WMA's six programmatic areas - Water Supply; Sediment, Stormwater and Dam Safety; Wastewater Permits; Wetlands and Waterways; Compliance; and Operational Services - by providing project management assistance, regulatory guidance, direction on policy, regulatory, and legislative matters, coordinating information technology initiatives, training and technical assistance on regulatory programs, coordination with federal authorities, including the EPA, and oversight of Administration communication processes.  These program have delegated authority from the federal Environmental Protection Agency for the implementation of the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.  This position provides focused programmatic oversight and direction to the Compliance, Wastewater Permits, and Sediment, Stormwater and Dam Safety programs.  The position also assumes responsibility for a range of assignments requiring the direct involvement of the Office of the Director to ensure consistency with Departmental policies and procedures and to monitor for personnel and budgetary implications of such assignments.

The Assistant Director represents the Director on internal operational matters including information technology, audit matters, personnel, budget, and other matters requiring input and directions from the Director.  This position is responsible for assisting the Office of the Secretary and Coordinating Offices with media inquiries, PIA/FOIA requests, routine legislative issues and inquiries from the general public.  The position ensures that WMA-related correspondence accurately and appropriately reflects the policies and positions of the Administration.

Education:  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.

Experience:  Five 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; (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.

The ideal candidate MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED five years of experience managing a diverse, technical staff in a field that requires familiarity with federal, state or local environmental laws and regulations.  The candidate must have at least two years of experience in a role that required presenting or speaking to large groups of stakeholders including the public at large, community groups, elected officials, professional organization or meeting of government officials.

It is preferred that the ideal candidate have specific knowledge of state and federal water pollution control regulatory programs, experience in the areas of environmental inspection, enforcement and compliance, and in managing technology implementations.  The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent, professional oral and written communication skills.

Applicants must be willing to accept a Management Service position appointment and will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

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 operator's license.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum /selective/preferred 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 their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.  

The MD 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.

There is no examination process for Management service classifications.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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: 14-14-005479-017
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.

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