Natural Resources Manager II

State of Maryland • Anne Arundel, MD

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About The Position

The position functions within the Center for Resilient Communities and Landscapes Program within the Watershed and Climate Service and will assist the Climate Resilience Program and the Community Partnership Program (Program), Program Manager and staff in building and maintaining impactful relationships with local governments, community partners, networks and non-profits. The goal of the position is to provide strategic outreach, capacity, and technical assistance to constituents across Maryland, specifically those in overburdened and underserved areas. The Program and this position aim to increase both fiscal and programmatic resource opportunities toward implementing restoration and resilience projects. Other job responsibilities include coordinating and attending meetings and outdoor site visits, state and/or federal grant management, and planning events or workshops for specific communities. As a Community Resilience Coordinator, part of this position involves engaging and assisting diverse and under-represented communities to ascertain the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake environmental actions related to restoration, conservation, access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Department of Natural Resources, Center for Resilience Communities & Landscapes within the Watershed and Climate Services, is currently accepting applications for a Long-Term Contractual Natural Resource Manager II. This position will assist the Climate Resilience Program to engage and foster partnerships with community-based organizations, local governments, and non-profits across the state. These connections will help deliver strategic technical and financial assistance focused on the restoration of natural resources, community resilience, and climate adaptation to flooding and heat impacts.The position will also serve as a community liaison and coordinator for regional partnerships and networks.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Seven years of experience either performing, or supervising workers performing technical natural resources or conservation work.

Nice To Haves

• Background and experience working with diverse populations and communities.
• Outreach and capacity building skills; cultural competency.
• Experience with grant and/or project management.
• Bachelor's degree in an environmental science or related field.

Responsibilities

• coordinating and attending meetings and outdoor site visits
• state and/or federal grant management
• planning events or workshops for specific communities
• engaging and assisting diverse and under-represented communities to ascertain the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake environmental actions related to restoration, conservation, access, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• deliver strategic technical and financial assistance focused on the restoration of natural resources, community resilience, and climate adaptation to flooding and heat impacts
• serve as a community liaison and coordinator for regional partnerships and networks

Benefits

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
• As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.
• The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.
• You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED