Natural Resources Planner II
About The Position
The Natural Resources Planner II works in the Maryland Department of the Environment’s Air and Radiation Administration, Planning Program, Regulations Development Division. The position assists with developing and adopting air quality regulations addressing air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions that affect climate change. It conducts independent research to analyze, develop, and implement strategies for controlling emissions from air pollution sources. The position facilitates internal and external regulation development by organizing stakeholder meetings, preparing regulatory content and meeting materials, and delivering presentations. It also assists with State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submissions and supports public education and awareness concerning ambient air quality and public health.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or natural resources planning, management, or development.
- One year of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science.
- Qualifying substitutions are described in the posting, including certain bachelor’s degrees paired with the required experience; specified master’s degrees in lieu of the experience requirement; and qualifying U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides; and Adobe PDF management software.
- Knowledge of air pollution issues, public health impacts, and federal or state air pollution control laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of environmental assessment reporting, evaluation, mitigation strategies, and policy.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and data analysis to develop regulatory options, air quality control measures, and environmental impact assessments.
- Review the costs, emission benefits, and risks associated with air pollution.
- Prepare regulations, fact sheets, and technical support documents, and support ongoing public forums.
- Assist in preparing and submitting proposed and final regulations.
- Draft Notices of Proposed/Final Actions; coordinate reviews with the Division of State Documents and state legislative bodies; and prepare legal notices for public hearings.
- Manage adoption schedules and web content to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act.
- Prepare and submit State Implementation Plan revisions to the EPA, including regulatory actions, technical support documents, and hearing transcripts.
- Organize and lead stakeholder groups that include consultants, trade associations, and regulated entities.
- Prepare and present meeting materials, agendas, draft regulations, technical documents, and cost-benefit analyses within required timeframes.
- Develop educational and outreach materials across Air Management Administration programs, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
- Assist in organizing and facilitating special events for outreach initiatives.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions.
- Free mass transit in Baltimore and Annapolis.
- Generous paid leave that increases with years of service.
- Paid holidays.
- Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs.
- Employee and employer contributory pension plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
