NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER - 21242

About the role

This is advanced professional planning work in the field of comprehensive planning related to natural resources and the physical environment.

Employees in this class collect, analyze, and present in report form, facts and figures relevant to the development, conservation, and use of water, land, mineral, energy, and other natural resources of the state. Duties involve office and field work in the collection, analysis, and evaluation of facts, trends, and findings; performing extensive library and periodical research; and organizing data into summaries and reports.

Other duties may include supervising and instructing subordinates in describing and appraising plans; coordinating plans with state and federal aid agencies responsible for natural resource planning and development; developing and conducting surveys and performing statistical analysis on data; preparing recommendations for incorporating results into planning programs; preparing reports for review by experts or citizen participation groups; grant preparation; and contacting scientific personnel of other agencies, officials of industry, and the general public to obtain information.

Reports are subject to general review before being released for publication or use. Supervision is received through review of reports and recommendations in consultation with a professional or administrative superior.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Mineralogy, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Biological Sciences, Natural Resources Planning, or a closely related field.
• One year of experience managing and/or monitoring natural resource programs with emphasis on regional or statewide planning.

OR

• Master's degree from an accredited* college or university in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Mineralogy, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Biological Sciences, Natural Resource Planning, or a closely related field.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must submit an official college transcript for each accredited* postsecondary academic institution attended. Applicants can upload their transcripts when applying online. Official transcripts which have been previously submitted to State Personnel will not need to be resubmitted. (You may call to verify your transcripts are on file)
• For complete information regarding State Personnel’s degree acceptance, accreditation, and foreign education credential policies,
• This position is open to all applicants.
• An evaluation of Training and Experience as provided on the application will comprise 100% of the final score.

Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Additional information

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

Application must be received by 5:00 pm on the application deadline date shown above.

After You Apply

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*For complete information on State Personnel’s degree acceptance, accreditation, and foreign education credential policies,