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State of Maryland

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II (**Contractual**)

Baltimore

FULL TIME

October 16, 2024

Introduction

The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.

If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth – MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration
Adm/ Compliance Program, Enforcement Division-
Federal ICIS Data Management Unit
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Water and Science Administration of MDE is recruiting for two Administrative Officer II positions. The Water and Science Administration is responsible for initiating and processing enforcement and compliance actions related to sites with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage.

The first Administrative Officer II position will primarily provide support for ICIS (Integrated Compliance Information System) operations, including entering permit information, limits, and limit sets, as well as single event violation data. The position will perform QA/QC activities to ensure that accurate data is entered into ICIS that will be used to determine compliance and enforcement activities and will be available for public review. As a second priority, the position will provide assistance with Net DMR customer service, training, and reporting. The incumbent will also assist with the implementation of Climate Change and Environmental Justice policies within ICIS when appropriate.

The second Administrative Officer II position will provide increased resources for the implementation of the Electronic Reporting Rule for submission of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and Net DMR data entry. The position will primarily provide Net DMR training and help desk services for NPDES permittees, screen and process new permittee applications to use the Net DMR system, conduct status review of Net DMR usage, and conduct outreach to permittees not currently using the Net DMR system. This position will also provide quality assurance and quality control review of the Copy of record (COR) to ensure accuracy of the data entered into EPA’s ICIS system. In addition, the Administrative Officer II will assist the Lead ICIS Coordinator with the input of NPDES permits into ICIS, including permitted features, limit sets, limits, and narrative conditions to ensure compliance with EPA guidance. The incumbent will also assist with the implementation of Climate Change and Environmental Justice policies within ICIS and Net DMR data when appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Two years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

Experience working with databases;

Experience working with local, state, or federal regulatory programs.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.

The Maryland Department of the Environment has determined that this classification necessitates the investigation and background check of the eligible individual for purposes of verification of suitability for employment. When appropriate and job-related, areas of investigation may include, but are not limited to employment history, academic credentials, military records, criminal records, and personal references. Continued employment in this position will be contingent upon the results of the background investigation.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the 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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to Shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.

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