Main Purpose of Job
The Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District (AASCD) seeks a District Manager (ES6). This person will manage an office of eight employees. The AASCD is a multijurisdictional political subdivision of the State. The Districts’ responsibilities are to control and contain soil on both urban construction sites and agricultural lands. Duties include but are not limited to; approving erosion control plans for development as well as soil and water quality plans on farms, managing personnel and budgets, organizing board meetings, attending industry events, and working with various state, federal and local agencies.
Position Duties
In addition to the eight District employees, the applicant may need to assign and review the workload of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), employees working within the AASCD office. The District Manager will approve erosion control plans for urban development as well as soil and water quality plans on farms, manage budgets, organize board meetings, attend industry events that may be evening or weekend events, maintain an orderly working environment, and work with various state, federal and local agencies.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, agriculture, or a related field. Knowledge of environmental engineering principles and practices is desirable.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in soil conservation, water quality protection or related agriculture or other natural resource programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Please include clear and relevant examples in your resume validating experience in any of the following tasks:
- Supervisory experience of a government program.
- Experience with program budget management and funding requests.
- Experience developing and implementing soil conservation programs.
- Experience determining water quality violations.
- Ability to read complicated topographic maps and engineering plans.
- An understanding of erosion control devices.
- Supervisory experience of a variety of employees of various skill levels.
Additional Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A high competency in computer hardware.
- An understanding of agricultural standards and practices.
- An understanding of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regulations for soil erosion and sediment control.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications
Candidates appointed to positions in this classification will be assigned duties and responsibilities which require the operation of a motor vehicle and are required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Credit may be given for relevant part-time, temporary, or volunteer experience, if you list the number of hours worked per week. Credit may be given for relevant military service or training. You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.
Candidates will be rated based on education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position and may or may not be contacted for an interview. The rating will be based on your overall package; therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your resume. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.
Benefits
The applicant will receive medical, dental, and vision health coverage identical to that provided to Anne Arundel County employees. Employees are required to participate in a pension plan and have the option of participating in a workplace retirement plan. Annual, sick, personal and holiday leave are identical to that of Anne Arundel County employees.
Submission
E-mailed resumes are highly encouraged and can be sent as an attachment along with a cover letter to John Czajkowski at info@aascd.org. Paper applications may be submitted to:
c/o John Czajkowski
Anne Arundel Soil Conservation District
Heritage Office Complex
2662 Riva Road, Suite 150
Annapolis, MD 21401
Paper applications must be received by 4:00 pm on the closing date for the recruitment; no postmarks will be accepted.
AASCD is an equal opportunity employer.