Parks Natural Resource Specialist II

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

Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks.

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.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose
Under 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 Duties

• Performs 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.

• Represents the department before community groups and serve 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.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

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.

• Knowledge of the biological, physical, and environmental sciences
• Knowledge of the concepts and objectives of natural resource management
• Ability to perform complex environmental research and make difficult field investigations
• Ability to review land development plans for compliance with environmental laws, regulations or policies
• Ability to deal effectively with the public
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County environmental laws, regulations and policies
• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Skill in performing complex environmental research
• Skill in conducting difficult field investigations
• Skill in plans review for compliance with environmental laws, regulations or policies
• Skill in interpreting maps, charts, graphs and other technical data. Skill in the operation of field equipment
• Ability to represent the department before community groups or on committees
• Ability to supervise, assign or review the work of subordinate personnel

Conditions of Employment

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.

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.

Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.