Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Environmental Impact Review Section. This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. 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. Al... more details
Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Environmental Impact Review Section.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. 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.
You may attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s) / license(s) to your application.
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.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, performs professional environmental planning and resources management by enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to the protection of natural resources.
Reviews and approves land development plans and permits of difficult complexity for compliance with County laws and regulations regarding the protection of natural resources, including watercourses, wetlands, water pollution, aquatic habitats, rare and endangered species, agriculture, forests, and wildlife habitats.
Reviews and comments upon state and federal permits.
Conducts field surveys and mapping of watercourses, wetlands, forests, and wildlife habitats.
Investigates and recommends corrective or mitigating actions for degraded streams and wet lands.
Recommends measures for forestry and wildlife improvements.
Conducts field investigations of complaints on properties for compliance with County laws and regulations.
Attends Administrative Law hearings and Board of Appeals hearings.
May assign and review the work of subordinate personnel or act as a project manager.
Performs complex environmental and natural resources planning research, compiles detailed information, makes analysis, and prepares reports on environmental management issues, areas, and problems.
Completes preliminary studies of difficult environmental problems.
Examples of Other Duties
Represents the department before community groups and serves as the department's representative on intra-county, community, or other committees.
Assists other professionals in technical studies, research and preparation of reports.
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.
Qualifications
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 Experience enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to the protection of natural resources. Familiarity with Baltimore County Forest Buffer Regulations, Forest Conservation Law and Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Law. Qualified Professional capable of conducting forest stand delineations, preparing and review of wetland delineations, and other complex environmental plans.
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.
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.
You may attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s) / license(s) to your application.
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 - Environment Impact Review Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204
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.
Conditions of Employment
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.
Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
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