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This position's duties cover the Patuxent Region.  The position is located at the Maryland Department of Agriculture headquarters in Annapolis, Maryland, and may be scheduled to work in a Charles County location two or three days a week.

This is the supervisory work assisting in the evaluation of agricultural operations for program eligibility and compliance with the Maryland Certainty and Ecosystem Markets Program. In addition, the position assists the Watershed Implementation Program by providing oversight and supervision in inventorying and evaluating Best Management Practice implementation. The position also performs quality assurance audits of conservation measures implemented and reporting through the Departments' Conservation Tracker System as part of the Soil Conservation District Quality Assurance Review process for the Patuxent Region.

Supervises and coordinates the work of Field Assessment Planners who are located in various district offices throughout the State.

Assess agricultural operations for eligibility and compliance with the Maryland Certainty Program and Ecosystem Markets Program.

Inventory and evaluate Best Management Practice implementation on operations in the Patuxent Region.

Perform Quality Assurance reviews on conservation measures implemented and reported through Conservation Tracker.

Maintains confidentiality of the information gathered regarding farmers and landowners contacted, as well as a high level of professionalism during contact and interaction with these individuals.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

1. Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, Natural Resources or Environmental Science

2. Two years of experience in performing assessments or inspections of agricultural operations for program compliance.

3. Maryland Certified Nutrient Management Consultant.

This recruitment is open to current Maryland Department of Agriculture employees only.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the 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.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for a least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating or your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  The rating is based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application (all work experience and education) that is related to the position.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Agriculture at 410-841-5840.

Resumes will Not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are strongly encouraged, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date., no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.) Mail applications to:

Maryland Department of Agriculture

Human Resource Office, Room 304

50 Harry S. Truman Parkway

Annapolis, Md  21401

If you are submitting additional information, such as transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 410.841.5846).  Mailing Address:  Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman, Annapolis, Md 21401

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

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