Natural Resource Specialist II - Watershed Management

Pay Schedule I, Grade 30, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Watershed Management Section. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s) / license(s) to your application. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Definition of Responsibility Under general supervision, this position will serve as a professional watershed planner in the Watershed Management Section of the Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability. Work involves watershed plan development, outreach and education, grant program support, data analysis, report preparation, and contract management as it pertains to NPDES MS4 permit requirements, TMDLs, and related water quality regulations. Essential Functions Performs complex environmental and natural resources planning and research, compiles detailed information, analyzes data, and prepares reports on environmental management issues, areas, and problems. Reviews and comments on state permits. Acts as a project manager in the preparation of environmental plans and maps or special studies. Participates in the development and implementation of outreach strategies and messaging. Performs field and desktop assessments of sites for stormwater challenges and opportunities for improvement. Serves as project manager working collaboratively with non-profit grantees, professional design consultants, contractors, State agencies, other professional staff and residents of Baltimore County. Represents the department before community groups and serves as the department's representative on intra-county, community, or other committees. Oversees project funding and assists with grant management. Examples of Other Duties Assists other professionals in technical studies, research and preparation of reports. May supervise subordinate professional and other personnel. Performs other related duties as required. (NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed. Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in environmental, regional, urban or city planning, or in a natural resource, environmental or a biological science. Plus Two years' professional experience in a planning, science or related field. Additional education in one of the areas listed may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Development and review of watershed or environmental restoration plans NPDES MS4 permit and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) compliance/issues Water quality monitoring Database management Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Environmental education and/or environmental behavior change Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid non-commercial class C Maryland Driver's license or an equivalent is required at the time of appointment. Applicants who hold a driver's license from a state other than Maryland or Pennsylvania must submit a current copy of their driver’s license and driving record at the time of application. Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not being considered. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting. Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ( www.WES.org ) Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Natural Resource Specialist II - Watershed Management Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s) / license(s) to your application. EXAMINATION PROCEDURE Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their applications and supplemental questions. Applications should state clearly and completely for evaluation purposes the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience. Physical and Environmental Conditions The work of these positions requires some physical activity such as walking, bending, stooping, and carrying of moderately heavy objects. Field investigations may involve exposure to inclement weather. Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.