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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II General

AST/UST Manager

Recruitment #23-003295-0002

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Introduction


The Maryland Military Department is looking for a candidate for the position of Environmental Specialist II – Above Ground Storage Tanks and Underground Storage Tanks Manager (AST/UST)! Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position works on a compressed work schedule from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday and free parking!!!

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Fifth Regiment Armory
219 29th Division Street 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

POSITION DUTIES

An Environmental Specialist II General is the full performance level of work in researching, gathering, analyzing, and coordinating environmental matters related to the planning, removal/construction, maintenance, and compliance of Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs) and Underground Storage Tanks (USTs). Employees in this classification investigate and evaluate moderately difficult problems arising from these projects that may affect the environment, develops recommendations for their solution, and reviews projects for compliance with established rules, regulations, and procedures. Specific areas of concentration include ASTs and USTs management for Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) facilities and training areas. In addition, the incumbent will develop Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans for MDARNG sites and lead spill cleanup coordination. This position assists with Emergency Planning and Community Right to know Act (EPCRA) programs, specifically MDE’s Maryland Online Tier Two Reporting System (MOTTRS) for MDARNG sites.

The incumbent functions as the Environmental Point of Contact (POC) for the assigned MDARNG sites, as defined on the most current version of the MDARNG site Environmental POC map. The incumbent will provide oversight, technical advising and/or act as a liaison, facilitating communication between the site personnel or appropriate contact to the applicable environmental topics project manager in the case where the incumbent is not. POC environmental topics are listed in detail within the job duty section under training. 

The incumbent will function as the project manager (or assist the project manager where Assist* is indicated), ultimately responsible for all applicable MDARNG sites STATE-WIDE, for compliance to federal, state, NGB, local environmental laws, policies, regulatory guidance and develop/provide/enter/ensure proper record keeping, submit required reporting, registrations, project funding budget requirements into STEP, and EQuip survey responses (where applicable), for the following topics: 

- AST/UST Management 
- SPCC development, management, and training 
- Environmental spill cleanup coordinator, Incident Response Plan manager 
- Assist-EPCRA/Tier II/MOTTRS 
- Assist-EQuip

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of professional experience in analysis, research and evaluation of natural and human ecological or environmental resources.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the biological sciences, the physical sciences, the social sciences or the area of cultural resources for one year of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in the biological sciences, the physical sciences, the social sciences or the area of cultural resources for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources classifications or Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources specialty codes in the Engineering, Natural Resources and Science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience or knowledge of field surveys
Experience in writing reports 
Experience in Environmental Cleanup and Coordination 
Experience in conducting AST/UST integrity testing
Experience of tank installation and removal processes, maintenance, and inspections

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This position will require the ability to pass a State & Federal background check to access military facilities within the state of Maryland.  Being able to access these facilities is a condition of employment for this position.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Some positions in this classification are assigned duties which will require the applicants to be examined by a physician. After an offer of employment, applicants for such positions will be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform the essential job functions.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

· Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date). 
· Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year. 
· Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.   
· Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child. 
· Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.   
· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to: 
Maryland Military Department 
State Personnel Office  
219 29th Division Street, Room B10  
Baltimore, MD 21201-2288

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Katie Powell at Katie.Powell@maryland.gov 
Fax: 667-239-3559

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.



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