Principal Planner – Watershed Stewardship

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is hiring a Principal Planner for Watershed Stewardship in Georgetown, DE. This role involves serving as a liaison for drainage programs, facilitating project implementation, and leading continuous improvement efforts. Responsibilities include analyzing data, developing policies, building consensus, and coordinating planning activities. Applicants should have experience in watershed stewardship and project management. This position requires legal authorization to work in the U.S.
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IntroductionThe DNREC Conservation Programs Section serves as a liaison between DNREC and the state’s three Conservation Districts and it administers a number of programs related to water quality protection, drainage, and sediment and stormwater management.

SummaryThis position will serve as a liaison across the two branches of the Drainage Program and partner agencies/departments to ensure collaboration and consistency in project implementation to improve and enhance the services provided. This position will serve as the lead and facilitator of continuous improvement efforts for both the Tax Ditch Program and Public Ditch Programs. This position will be responsible for the strategic planning and facilitation of the large-scale initiatives taken on and/or requested of the Drainage Program to include the 2021 Tax Ditch Modernization Workgroup objectives and management of inactive Tax Ditches.

Essential FunctionsAnalyze and assess data, problems, and issues and their impact on programs, plans or the current environment.Define and evaluate alternative uses of resources, viable options/approaches and anticipated costs and benefits, consequences and outcomes using present and projected information.Develop recommended course of action for public and private decisions in formal plans and policies including policy statements, budget allocations, regulations and/or legislation to affect and facilitate change and reach objectives.Formulate plans and policies to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of communities.Develop, promote and market strategies for the implementation of plans, policies and programs.Build consensus with community leaders, customers, advocates, and other affected parties via negotiations, mediation and facilitation.Involve and educate special interest groups, customers, and public officials via variety of forums, e.g., seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.Coordinate planning activities and policies across state, regional, county and local levels; integrate with other entities outside the state.Provide technical assistance, training and education for understanding and managing change.Design and manage the planning process.Systematically evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings with the ongoing planning process.Job RequirementsExperience in applying the principles and practices of planning related to Watershed Stewardship.Experience in interpreting the laws, rules, regulations and procedures in Federal Clean Water Act and State Regulations that govern water quantity and quality.Experience in planning project management which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating planning projects to ensure objectives are met.Conditions of HireDNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

BenefitsTo learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection ProcessThe application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire, including dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied must be supported by the information on your application.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

AccommodationsAccommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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Salary: USD 72000 - 108000 per year

Experience: 5 years required