PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources recognizes employees' contributions and achievements, promotes results- driven performance and provides opportunities for learning and professional growth. This is a Management Service position. The selected candidate will serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

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Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is currently accepting applications for a Program Manager Senior I (Maryland State Forester). The State Forester leads and directs a 97 employee agency with an annual budget of $12.2 million. The selected candidate will develop goals and plans for the agency in conjunction with the administration and will work with agency staff members, leaders of other state and federal government agencies, state forestry associations, forest industry leaders, non-profit organizations, and Maryland citizens to achieve the agency's goals and objectives related to forest resource management and program planning regarding: state forest lands, forest stewardship, forest fire suppression and training, nursery operations and genetic tree improvement, urban and community forestry, and Chesapeake Bay programs.

Note: This position requires travel throughout the state with overnight stays.

Education: Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in Forestry from an SAF-accredited university.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in forestry, two (2) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

• Master's degree in Forestry, Business or a related field
• Experience in technical and professional forestry work, including knowledge of state and federal forestry programs
• Experience in long-term strategic planning and in legislative and appropriations processes at the state level
• Experience preparing and monitoring budgets, including oversight of grant procurement and contract administration
• Experience working and developing partnerships with non-profit organizations, educational institutions and members of federal, state and local governments
• Experience managing and supervising a staff of diverse individuals
• Communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills, and written communication skills
• Complex problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources

Human Resources

580 Taylor Avenue, C-3

Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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