ADMINISTRATOR II (Greenspace Equity Program Administrator) - #24-002587-0075

IntroductionThis is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Land Acquisition and Planning. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.GRADE17LOCATION OF POSITION580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401Main Purpose of JobThis position administers the Greenspace Equity Program for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) under the Land Acquisition and Planning (LAP) unit. LAP works to advance land conservation and outdoor recreational opportunities in Maryland. The Greenspace Equity Program was established in 2023 through legislation to provide grants to eligible applicants for enhancing the public health and livability of overburdened and underserved communities by implementing projects to preserve, create, and improve public greenspace in overburdened and underserved communities.The main purpose of this position is to administer the Greenspace Equity Program. The functions include developing, reviewing, and evaluating grant applications, program policies and regulations, and other related materials, tracking and monitoring funded projects for compliance, and providing training and technical assistance to grant applicants and recipients. The position will also consult with the Greenspace Equity Advisory Board as part of program implementation. Additionally, this position will collaborate with and provide support for other LAP local grants programs, including Program Open Space Local, Community Parks and Playgrounds, and Local Parks and Playgrounds Infrastructure. This position must work closely with other teams within LAP, various units within DNR, local government agencies, land trusts, nonprofits, and the general public.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.Notes:Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONSApplicants not using a substitution to meet the minimum qualifications must have two (2) years of experience working for or with grant programs. (*Job duties must be clearly described in your application to receive credit.)DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience related to grants administration.Experience related to working with diverse stakeholders.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSEmployees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.SELECTION PROCESSPlease make sure 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 may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.EXAMINATION PROCESSYour application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSThe online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3, Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.If you are having difficulty with your user account, need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov.Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Adriana Parravano at adriana.parravano@maryland.gov.TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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