Natural Resource Specialist II - Environmental Impact Review

Baltimore County is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II for the Environmental Impact Review Section in Towson, MD. This full-time position (35 hours/week) involves enforcing environmental laws, reviewing complex land development plans, conducting field surveys, and recommending improvements for natural resource protection. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of professional experience. The role may include project management and supervision of staff. Prompt application is advised due to potential early closing of the job announcement.
Pay Schedule I, Grade 30, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Environmental Impact Review 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.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. 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.

Under general supervision, performs professional environmental planning and resources management by enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to the protection of natural resources.
• May act as a project manager.
• 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 wetlands.
• Recommends measures for forestry and wildlife improvements.

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.
• May supervise subordinate professionals 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
• Expert knowledge of environmental laws and associated regulations related to protection of streams, wetlands, and forests.
• Maryland DNR Forest Conservation Qualified Professional.
• Expert knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area regulations, including growth allocation process, comprehensive program reviews, and grant management.
• Ability to read and interpret environmental information shown on development site plans as it relates to environmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to delineate or verify delineations of wetlands, watercourses, buffers, and forests.
• Experience negotiating and solving complex environmental protection design issues, including working with stakeholders, lawyers, politicians, and community groups.
• Experience with Baltimore County’s development review process.

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 - Environmental Impact Review

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s) or 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.