Local recruitment: Deputy Director, MD Water Infrastructure Financing Administration

PROGRAM MANAGER IV

Recruitment #25-005479-0036

Introduction

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“at-will”).

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland’s air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.

MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration (MWIFA)

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD  21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Deputy Director of the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration (MWIFA). The primary purpose of this role is to assist the Director in administering the loan and grant programs managed by MWIFA, which includes the Clean Water (CW) and Drinking Water (DW) State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, and several state funded grant programs including the Bay Restoration Fund Program and the Comprehensive Flood Management Program. The incumbent directly oversees the Capital Planning and Financing Division (CPFD) and the Financial Analysis Section (FAS).

POSITION DUTIES

Essential Functions Include:

Oversight of loan/grant: This position involves direct oversight of the loan/grant program. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Water Science Administration to develop project priority lists and Intended Use Plans (IUPs), overseeing detailed credit analyses, developing Financial Capability Analysis (FCAs) for all borrowers, and ensuring compliance with federal and state procurement requirements.

Operational Management: Th​e incumbent in this position will frequently assess the operations of the loan/grant process, set goals, develop metrics, and implement necessary changes to ensure efficient operations​. Additionally, this role will be responsible for assessing and revising existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)​ and developing new SOPs​.  

Administration Support: ​The MWIFA Deputy Director​ collaborates with the MWIFA Director on policy matters, developing program marketing strategies, and ​MWIFA’s overall operations. This includes engaging with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure MWIFA effectively supports communities by providing the necessary financing to protect public health and improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and all of Maryland’s waterways.

Supervision: This position involves comprehensive supervisory duties, including assigning and reviewing work, approving leave requests, conducting performance evaluations, and participating in the interviewing process as needed.  The incumbent will also be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, setting annual goals, mentoring staff, and assessing work performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process.  Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Environmental or Public Policy, Law, or a related field is required.

Experience: Five (5) years of senior-level experience managing financial operations for a professional organization to include budget management, budget analysis, and/or overseeing water infrastructure capital budgets.

Two (2) of this experience must include the supervision of financial staff.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of high-level stakeholders.
• A strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing infrastructure or capital programs.
• Previous work in a federal, state or large municipal government agency.
• Experience working with elected officials, community stakeholders, and advocacy groups.
• Familiarity with federal and state revolving loan fund programs and grant-to-loan leveraging strategies.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

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.

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.  

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan 

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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 olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR – Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

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 Application.Help@maryland.gov.

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.