Baltimore County
Parks Natural Resource Specialist II
Baltimore County, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per weekA vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks.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
must
attach your transcript(s), professional license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.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 professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.Job PurposeUnder general supervision, performs professional environmental planning and resource management work. May assign and review the work of subordinate personnel or act as a project manager.Essential Job DutiesPerforms 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.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 DutiesRepresents 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. Acts as a project manager in the preparation of environmental plans and maps or special studies. May supervise subordinate professional 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 this position. This may not include all of the essential job functions of this position. This position may not be required to perform all of the essential job duties listed.Education and ExperienceGraduation 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;PlusTwo 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.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)Knowledge of the biological, physical, and environmental sciencesKnowledge of the concepts and objectives of natural resource managementAbility to perform complex environmental research and make difficult field investigationsAbility to review land development plans for compliance with environmental laws, regulations or policiesAbility to deal effectively with the publicAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)Knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental laws, regulations and policiesKnowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and proceduresSkill in performing complex environmental researchSkill in conducting difficult field investigationsSkill in plans review for compliance with environmental laws, regulations or policiesSkill in interpreting maps, charts, graphs and other technical data. Skill in the operation of field equipmentAbility to represent the department before community groups or on committeesAbility to supervise, assign or review the work of subordinate personnelLicenses and CertificatesPossession 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 EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of professional license(s), certification(s) 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 Degree EquivalencyApplicants 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 - Rec and ParksOffice of Human Resources Baltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson MD 21204You
must
attach your transcript(s), professional license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of the training and experience as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe 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. Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants 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.
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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
must
attach your transcript(s), professional license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.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 professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.Job PurposeUnder general supervision, performs professional environmental planning and resource management work. May assign and review the work of subordinate personnel or act as a project manager.Essential Job DutiesPerforms 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.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 DutiesRepresents 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. Acts as a project manager in the preparation of environmental plans and maps or special studies. May supervise subordinate professional 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 this position. This may not include all of the essential job functions of this position. This position may not be required to perform all of the essential job duties listed.Education and ExperienceGraduation 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;PlusTwo 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.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)Knowledge of the biological, physical, and environmental sciencesKnowledge of the concepts and objectives of natural resource managementAbility to perform complex environmental research and make difficult field investigationsAbility to review land development plans for compliance with environmental laws, regulations or policiesAbility to deal effectively with the publicAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)Knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental laws, regulations and policiesKnowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and proceduresSkill in performing complex environmental researchSkill in conducting difficult field investigationsSkill in plans review for compliance with environmental laws, regulations or policiesSkill in interpreting maps, charts, graphs and other technical data. Skill in the operation of field equipmentAbility to represent the department before community groups or on committeesAbility to supervise, assign or review the work of subordinate personnelLicenses and CertificatesPossession 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 EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of professional license(s), certification(s) 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 Degree EquivalencyApplicants 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 - Rec and ParksOffice of Human Resources Baltimore County Government308 Allegheny Ave.Towson MD 21204You
must
attach your transcript(s), professional license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of the training and experience as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe 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. Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants 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.
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