Natural Resources Planner I

The Natural Resources Planner I is an entry-level position within the Industrial Stormwater Permits Division of the Water and Science Administration’s Wastewater Pollution Prevention & Reclamation Program. Working as part of a collaborative team of planners, the incumbent protects State water resources by managing the lifecycle of individual and general discharge permit applications. This role utilizes a foundational scientific background to review applications and prepare technical fact sheets, public notices, and written responses to public comments. Additionally, the incumbent leverages a customer service background to actively participate in stakeholder meetings, discuss projects with the public, and assist in preparing tentative determinations and judicial review records. Finally, the position supports divisional tracking, targeting, and reporting activities to manage the universe of active applications and identify unpermitted facilities requiring regulatory coverage.

The working conditions of this position may involve:

• Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
• Special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more
• Site visits may include climbing ladders or navigating stream valleys to visibly inspect an outfall or pollution control device.
• Use of protective equipment such as hard-hat, safety shoes, googles, gloves, mask, etc.

The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle.  If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record for the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.