Introduction
The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to protecting the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for advancement and professional growth. MDE also offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave, personal leave), state pension, supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b, etc.).
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Coordinating Offices Administration
Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response
Hazardous Materials Transportation Section
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Environmental Compliance Specialist III provides technical expertise to ensure compliance with current Maryland state regulations and federal regulations at hazardous materials facilities and en-route shipments. The incumbent in this position will provide guidance, professional technical assistance, and oversight for the mediation of incidents involving the release or the threat of a release of regulated hazardous materials. The incumbent in this position may be required to obtain and maintain certification or license in the designated environmental compliance area.
The position working conditions are as follows:
- Work involves exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings and will be required to perform field inspections in inclement weather.
- Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions and hazardous materials which may result in injury. The incumbent in this position will work on the roadside during moving traffic on major highways and secondary roads. Physical hazards such as exposure to noise, vehicle exhaust and heat.
- Work requires the use of protective equipment such as routine use of coveralls, safety boots, eye protection, etc. During emergency incidents or special investigations, may require the use of respiratory protection, chemical protective suits to prevent self-contamination.
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 from 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Six years of experience performing environmental regulatory compliance work in the areas of water pollution control; sediment and erosion control; tidal and non-tidal wetlands; flood control and waterway construction; storm water management; coal, non-coal and surface mining; air quality and air management control; solid waste management; hazardous waste control; and oil pollution control.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university which includes thirty credit hours in any combination of disciplines such as earth science, environmental science, geology, civil or environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, agronomy, forestry or other related discipline and two years of experience performing environmental regulatory inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance for four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in earth science, environmental science, geology, civil or environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, agronomy, forestry or other related discipline and two years of experience performing environmental regulatory compliance work in more than one of the following areas: water pollution control; sediment and erosion control; tidal and non-tidal wetlands; flood control and waterway construction; storm water management; coal, non-coal and surface mining; air quality and air management control; solid waste management; hazardous waste control; and oil pollution control 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 and Natural Resources field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following certifications:
- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) North American Standard Part A and Part B.
- USDOT FMCSA General Hazardous Materials Inspector.
- USDOT FMCSA Cargo Tank Inspector.
- Other Bulk Packaging.
Also, the selected candidate has the following:
- Experience and or knowledge identifying and mitigating hazardous materials releases or incidents.
- Be willing to work in Central and Southern Maryland including Anne Arundel, Howard, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's, Calvert, Charles, and St Mary's Counties.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
2. Employees in this classification may be required to obtain and maintain certification or license in the designated environmental compliance area.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
Medical Monitoring Program (MMP) is designed to detect health risks or adverse
effects of occupational exposure to hazardous materials and to direct targeted
treatment and occupational illness/injury prevention strategies. MDE
employees who may be exposed to hazardous materials are required to participate
in a pre-placement, regular and/or post-termination medical examination.
MDE has determined that this position be part of the MMP; therefore, applicants
selected for employment must successfully complete and pass the medical
monitoring examination as a condition of employment. Information regarding the
MMP is provided by the Maryland Department of the Environment
or may be obtained at the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration
website.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of this position. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFED, OR QUALIFIED. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experience.
For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act. 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
PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave 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.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to MDE, Recruitment and Selection Division, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD 21230. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Olivia Finley at Olivia.finley@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. Please reference #23-001880-0002.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Finley at 410-537-3105. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
This is a specific position for the Maryland Department of the Environment. The resulting certified eligible list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-537-3130 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
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.
