ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I
INSPECTOR
Recruitment #24-001878-0007
Department | MDE - Water and Science Administration (WSA) |
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Date Opened | 5/21/2024 2:08:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/4/2024 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $50,392.00 - $83,807.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Peggie Jefferson |
Work Location |
Wicomico
|
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 helping the
environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s
workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to
telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth –
MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage,
paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental
retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b, etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers
free parking, a food court, and a gym.
Performance Based Opportunity
As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance
and drive success, the Environmental Compliance Specialist I is eligible for an
annual promotion. The incumbent may advance
to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work
performance.
Progressive grade levels include:
Environmental
Compliance Specialist II – Grade 15 ($53,627 - $89,951)
Environmental
Compliance Specialist III – Grade 16 ($57,095 - $91,742)
In the first position, the incumbent will be required to work in the following counties: Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's,
and Talbot.
In the second position, the incumbent will be required to work in the following counties:
Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico, Dorchester, or Caroline.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Water and Science Administration
Compliance Program, Eastern Division, Unit 2
201 Baptist Street
Salisbury MD 21801
Main Purpose of Job
These are entry-level positions in the field of environmental regulatory
compliance. The incumbents in these positions will represent MDE in a wide range
of environmental program specialties including water pollution control laws and
regulations related to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES)/State Discharge Permits for municipal and industrial facilities, NPDES
Pretreatment, combined sewer overflow (CSO) and sanitary sewer overflow (SSO)
programs. The Environmental Compliance Specialist I will also focus on sediment
and erosion control, tidal and nontidal wetlands, industrial pretreatment, well
and septic systems, and waterway construction. The incumbents in these positions will learn the process of environmental compliance through exposure to and
interaction with other programs within WSA and MDE.
The working conditions of these positions involve exposure to uncomfortable or
unpleasant surroundings. Consultations may be performed in wetlands, sewage
plant treatment plants, etc. Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions
which may result in injury. Walking over rough surfaces and terrain while
examining sediment traps, stormwater ponds and dikes around heavy equipment
presents potentially dangerous conditions. Work also involves special physical
demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. At many
sites, water quality samples are taken. This requires personnel to carry
chemicals, equipment tools, water samples, and files. Work requires the use of
protective equipment such as steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and hard hats
during site visits.
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
In the first position, the incumbent will be required to work in the following counties: Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's,
and Talbot.
In the second position, the incumbent will be required to work in the following counties:
Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico, Dorchester, or Caroline.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Four years of experience performing inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance.
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 inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance for 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 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
- Knowledge of inspection, investigation, consultation and negotiation techniques and methods;
- Experience collecting field samples and conduct field tests and measurements;
- Knowledge of environmental pollution problems, violations, and appropriate enforcement actions;
- Experience conducting inspections at permitted sites and investigating complaints;
- Experience working with public and private business owners and managers, contractors, government officials and the general public.
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
SELECTION PROCESS
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.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required
documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received
by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be
considered.
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
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS (Click ctrl+link to view
all 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
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 peggie.jefferson@maryland.gov or
mail to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggie Jefferson
at 410-537-3879. 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.