• Job Description

  Req#: 25-001274-0001

  GRADE

  18

  LOCATION OF POSITION

  MDP Local Planning Assistance 120 E. Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202

  POSITION DUTIES

  The Natural Resources and Working Lands Analyst supports the Department's responsibilities in natural and working lands planning and policy, including environmental planning, land preservation and recreation planning, water resource regeneration and management, Chesapeake Bay restoration, and climate change policy development and implementation. The position works with other staff from MDP, other state agencies, local governments, federal agencies, various stakeholders and the public toward addressing the Administration's priorities for the state of Maryland. The Natural Resources and Working Lands Analyst provides technical and policy assistance to local governments, sister agencies and others on land preservation and recreation planning, watershed planning and Chesapeake Bay initiatives, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. In support of the unit manager and division director, the Natural Resources and Working Lands Analyst provides staff support and frequent interactions with sister agencies to ensure that departmental and other stakeholder concerns are addressed in regional, state and federal environmental initiatives. As needed, the Natural Resources and Working Lands Analyst will complete other planning projects, such as those in support of the Maryland Sustainable Growth Subcabinet. Land Preservation and Recreation Planning – Implement the Certification of Local Agricultural Preservation Programs (CLAPP) initiative in conjunction with the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF); track certification periods, review and evaluate annual and recertification reports; and track preserved land data for inclusion in MDP's Preserved Land Dashboard. Analyze proposed and revised Priority Preservation Areas. Ensure compliance with departmental regulations. Complete and track Program Open Space Annual Program reviews for consistency with local Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plans (LPPRP) and communicate findings to DNR. Watershed Planning and Chesapeake Bay Initiatives -provide staffsupport and contribute to department responsibilities, including: Patuxent River Commission administration - as directed, provide staff support. Proposed legislation - review and provide comments. In collaboration with the Geospatial Data & Analysis Unit and administrative staff, maintain and/or provide quality control of database of preserved lands by County and program; maintain data base of components of County land preservation efforts. Monitor MDP webpages, including Land Preservation Dashboard, and provide updates as necessary. Other iob related duties - As needed, the Natural Resources and Working Lands Analyst will complete other planning projects or implementation efforts to promote rural economies, such as those in support of the Maryland Sustainable Growth Cabinet, coordinate data from Census of Agriculture for posting on Maryland State Data Center website, review of other sections of 5-year LPPRPs, and support development of State LPRP

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that includes 30 credit hours in Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Information Technology or Urban Affairs. Experience:Three years of experience in research and planning projects related to the development and use of land, water, transportation, community or natural resources by assisting in obtaining, analyzing and conducting research on demographic, socio-economic, political, cultural, geographic or land-use trends. Notes: 1.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one ofthe specified educational fields for one year of the required experience.* 2.Candidates may substitute the possession of an additional Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the specified educational fields for one additional year of the required experience.* 3.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the specifiededucational fields for two years of the required experience.* *Two years is the maximum number of years that may be substituted byeducation for the required experience. 4.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Logistics, Urban Planning, Architect, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst or Cryptologic classifications; or Logistics, Urban Planning or Architect specialty codes in the Architect field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience and education.

  DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Two to three years of experience in the following: Experience supporting Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay restoration effort or other watershed planning efforts. Experience supporting climate change and resiliency efforts. Experience supporting land preservation efforts. Experience working with state and/or local government agencies on environmental regulations, policies, or programs. Experience conducting meetings with various individuals and agencies, with strong client relations skills. Experience with local, state, and other planning processes. Experience with projects that have required strong analytical and research skills, an ability to learn quickly, retain information, management of multiple projects simultaneously, efficiency and productivity, and strong communications and project management skills.

  LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

  NOT APPLICABLE.

  SELECTION PROCESS

  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 theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

  EXAMINATION PROCESS

  The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

  BENEFITS

  STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

  FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

  Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment andExamination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at Application.Help@maryland.govor 410-767-4850,MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

• About the company

  Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation. Referred to as “America in Miniature”, Maryland embodies the very spirit of the United States. Maryland is home to ethnic groups of every origin, just about every natural feature, and much like our country, opportunity!

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