Natural Resources Planner I
About The Position
The Natural Resources Planner I is an entry-level position primarily responsible for providing general and technical support for the Air Monitoring Program within the Air and Radiation Administration. This position maintains a network of pollution monitoring equipment to assess the health of the State’s ambient air resources, engaging in compliance and research projects of moderate complexity. Work for this role is divided between the lab at the Maryland Department of the Environment Headquarters (Montgomery Park North Building) and various field locations. The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an environmental science or natural resources planning, management or development.
- None (experience).
- A valid driver’s license with no more than five points is required to operate a State vehicle.
- If you hold an out-of-state license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience or knowledge of the operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of continuous and manual-based air monitoring instrumentation specific to PM, CO, NOx, SO2, O3, and the calibration systems for these methods.
- Knowledge and/or experience with state or federal regulations pertaining to instrument sampling and operation quality control procedures.
- Knowledge and/or experience with evaluating diagnostic information from air monitoring data acquisition systems, including pollutant concentrations and instrument operational parameters such as voltages, flow rates, PMT output, and temperatures.
- Hands-on experience or knowledge of operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting HVAC systems, electrical installations/repairs, computer hardware installation/repair, or using hand and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain continuous and non-continuous ambient air monitoring equipment, including analyzers for particulate matter, ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with their respective calibration systems.
- Prepare hard-copy instrument logs and electronic data summaries for review by QA staff and Field Operation supervisors.
- Perform regular repairs and maintenance on air monitoring shelters, site property, and inlet/climate control systems.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
- Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
- Paid holidays
- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
- Employee & employer contributory pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
