Seasonal Hourly Shift

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

2d•$25•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Maryland Park Service located in Annapolis, MD, is currently accepting applications for one (1) Seasonal Contractual Project Review Planner. This 10-month contractual position provides direct support to the Project Review and Planning team and will be based at the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis, Maryland (Anne Arundel County) but will include both field work and be eligible to telework up to two days per week. The Project Review Planner’s duties may include, but are not limited to: Scoping and screening of projects proposed on State-managed lands for natural resource information and concerns; Using natural resources GIS information, aerial imagery, and various maps and other data sources to conduct preliminary desktop assessments and analyses; Coordinating with other units of the Department and other resource agencies to review projects and address concerns affecting project implementation; Visiting project sites and participating in virtual meetings; Development of site plans and project maps using ArcGIS software; and Documenting project reviews, including compilation of comments from resource experts and correspondence with project proponents.

Requirements

Completion of 60 credit hours of college level education in environmental science, natural resource planning, recreation and parks management or public administration.
One year of experience in natural resources planning, environmental science, or recreation and park management.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record. Please note, a provisional driver’s license will not be accepted as the restrictions may interfere with the job requirements.
Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to: employment reference check, education verification, driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting. Should the position you are in consideration for require an employment, driving or criminal history check, continued employment will be contingent on the results.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge or experience utilizing ArcGIS software for project analysis and site planning
Strong organization, database management, writing and research compilation skills
Knowledge of the principles of park/natural resources planning and the technological, social and economic factors having an effect upon natural resources protection, park management and development
Knowledge of federal, State, regional and local planning concepts, procedures and permitting
Experience working with environmental professionals, planners, and architectural and engineering consultants
Knowledge of biology, botany, geography and ecology of Maryland and/or knowledge and interest in various aspects of land and natural resource management.

Responsibilities

Scoping and screening of projects proposed on State-managed lands for natural resource information and concerns
Using natural resources GIS information, aerial imagery, and various maps and other data sources to conduct preliminary desktop assessments and analyses
Coordinating with other units of the Department and other resource agencies to review projects and address concerns affecting project implementation
Visiting project sites and participating in virtual meetings
Development of site plans and project maps using ArcGIS software
Documenting project reviews, including compilation of comments from resource experts and correspondence with project proponents.

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.

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