JOB DESCRIPTION

Watershed Planner (Planning Specialist III, Grade 23) Montgomery County Government Department of Environmental Protection 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20902

Salary Range:

$78,929 to $126,097 WHO WE ARE The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a dynamic and experienced Planning Specialist III for the Watershed Restoration Division, Monitoring and Planning Section to perform watershed assessment and planning for watershed restoration and water quality improvement and for the coordination, implementation, and reporting of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit as well as the development and update of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) implementation plans. The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations and agency policy and procedures governing water quality, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) watershed management planning. The candidate will have a strong background in watershed restoration planning, stormwater management, and environmental policy; can work independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders across government agencies and the public; and have excellent communication, data analysis, and contract management skills. They should be comfortable conducting fieldwork and engaging with the community on environmental issues. The successful candidate will have the following experience, knowledge, and skills to plan, coordinate, and manage watershed planning and MS4 permit-related projects: analyze environmental data, manage geodatabases, and prepare comprehensive reports; effectively communicate with internal departments, external agencies, contractors, and the public; and use GIS, databases, spreadsheets, and statistical software for environmental planning and reporting. Complete job dewscription is available here

BENEFITS

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