ADMINISTRATOR II (Data Analyst, Advanced)

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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

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation Administration

Climate Change Program, Technical Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Climate Change Program is responsible for developing and implementing nation-leading policies to reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Our work improves the health and welfare of people and the environment while developing a dynamic clean energy economy in Maryland.

The Administrator II serves as an Advanced Data Analyst within the Technical Division of the Climate Change Program. The incumbent in this position will provide advanced data analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources and sinks, including specialties in coding, geospatial analysis and data visualization, with particular focus on the natural and working lands sector.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : Five years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Master’s degree in environmental science or related field (e.g. Geography, Geographical Sciences, Environmental/Natural Resources Management, Ecology, Forestry, or Soil Science).
• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Python, and R.
• Experience conducting modeling and analyses related to greenhouse gas emissions and removals from natural and working lands (i.e., forest, agricultural, and wetlands).
• Experience in leading data collection, analysis and progress reporting for climate change mitigation initiatives.
• Experience coordinating with other state agencies and local governments.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position is limited to permanent and contractual employees at the Maryland Department of the Environment only.

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS (Click ctrl+link to view all benefits)

PERSONAL LEAVE – New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date).

ANNUAL LEAVE – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Preferred

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 [email protected] 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 Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. 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 [email protected].

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.