Introduction

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

**This recruitment is INTERNAL ONLY**

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

1919 Lincoln Drive Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to manage and direct the activities of the Water Quality Monitoring Program which is part of the Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment (MANTA) Division. This Program collects and processes water quality samples from waters across the entire state of Maryland. The projects within the Program monitor water quality in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay and its tidal and non-tidal tributaries, lakes and the Atlantic coastal bays and their tributaries. These programs collect discrete and continuous water chemistry and meteorologic data year round. The samples and data collected provide vital information about the current condition of Maryland's natural waters and are used by federal, state and local partners. Samples are collected to meet Maryland's requirements under Sections 117e and 106 of the Clean Water Act for Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This Program uses strict collection and quality control procedures to collect and field process thousands of water chemistry samples per year. This position also manages the MANTA Field Office facility located at 1919 Lincoln Drive in Annapolis.

The Water Quality Monitoring Program is responsible for the collection and assessment of water quality data for the Chesapeake Bay (Mainstem, Bay Tributary & Enhanced Tributary), Non-tidal Network, Core/Trend, Coastal Bays, Dataflow, Continuous Monitoring and Deep Creek Lake Programs. These surveys collect monthly water quality data year-round from over 250 stations statewide generating 400 – 600 samples each month as part of the above-named water quality programs. These programs are administered by the Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service whose mission is to understand tidal and non-tidal aquatic ecosystems and trends of these ecosystems; to evaluate the effectiveness of restoration, enhancement and protection activities for these ecosystems and to interpret scientific and economic data on issues related to the natural resources and environment of Maryland. The Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service is responsible for major components of these plans including the collection and interpretation of water quality data that are used to provide recommendations on issues related to management of resources in the Chesapeake and Coastal bays.

POSITION DUTIES

The Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division is currently accepting applications to fill the Water Quality Program Manager vacancy. This position manages and directs all activities of the Water Quality Monitoring Program. This Program collects and processes water quality samples from waters across the entire state of Maryland to monitor the health of Maryland’s Chesapeake & Coastal Bays, their tidal and non-tidal tributaries, and Deep Creek Lake & tributaries. These programs collect discrete and continuous water chemistry samples and data year-round. This position is responsible for managing separate budgets for multiple contracts as well as the logistics of sampling to ensure timely and successful completion of assigned work. This position also manages the MANTA Field Office located at 1919 Lincoln Drive in Annapolis. This facility houses multiple labs, maintains 13 field vehicles and 6 research vessels to support 25 staff. In addition to project and office management, candidates must be willing to work in the field. This work may consist of long and flexible hours working aboard boats, from bridges, and in streams, under various weather conditions.

In addition, this position will be required to be on call for weekend storm sampling at times. Some work may require carrying equipment over rough and uneven terrain as well as operating a large vehicle (van or truck) while towing a small (up to 27 feet) research vessel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credit hours in engineering or the biological, environmental or physical sciences.

Experience: Three years of experience supervising a professional staff or as a project supervisor in the Water Management field of work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in engineering, public administration or law as related to environmental health on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Applicants may substitute registration as an Environmental Sanitarian or as a Professional Engineer for the required education.

3. Applicants may substitute one additional year of experience in engineering, public administration or law related to environmental health for the 30 credit hours of required education.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources classifications or Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources specialty codes in the Engineering, Natural Resources and Science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with managing an environmental sampling project including budgetary aspects
Experience managing personnel, facilities and vehicles/vessels Completion of Supervisor Training and Engagement Program or similar 80-hour leadership course
Extensive knowledge of accepted methodologies for water quality monitoring, including 10+ years experience with water quality field operations
Experience with technical document preparation and/or review, i.e. technical Standard Operating Procedures and/or Quality Assurance Project Plans
Extensive knowledge of multiparameter water quality instrumentation, including 10+ years experience with instruments

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**Limited to Maryland Department of Natural Resources Merit employees only**

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Candidates appointed to positions in these classifications 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources Unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed no earlier than the following business day.

If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.

Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.

Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.

Standard turnaround time to receive an update is 2-3 weeks after an announcement deadline has passed. Please refrain from requesting updates within this timeframe. If more than three weeks have elapsed and no email regarding your application status has been received, it is appropriate to request an update.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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