ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

This is an internal recruitment for permanent and contractual MDE employees only. It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failure to answer all supplemental questions specially and accurately may cause the candidate to be rejected. 

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

Water and Science Administration

Compliance Program

Central Division

1800 Washington Blvd. 

The Environmental and Compliance Specialist Supervisor is the first level of supervisory work in environmental regulatory compliance, assisting the Division Chief in the management, planning, and supervision of staff and divisional operations. The Supervisor will ensure compliance with State and federal environmental laws through various enforcement strategies, focusing on:

• Water pollution control;
• Resource management;
• Sediment/erosion control;
• Agricultural operations;
• Tidal and nontidal wetlands;
• Flood control and waterway construction;
• Stormwater management.

The incumbent may conduct site visits in Baltimore City, Harford, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position involves exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings, such as wetlands and sewage treatment plants, and potential exposure to hazardous conditions resulting in injury. Site inspections require walking over rough surfaces and terrain when examining sediment traps, stormwater ponds, and dikes around heavy equipment.

Physical demands include lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, and carrying chemicals, equipment, tools, water samples, and files. Protective equipment (goggles, gloves, masks, etc.) is required during site visits.

Driving Requirement

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.

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.

Experience: Eight 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 disciples 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 four 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.

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

• Working knowledge using the Environmental Tracking System (ETS).
• Two years of experience inspecting multi-media sites.
• General knowledge of enforcement procedures.

**THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO PERMANANT AND CONTRACTUAL EMPLPOYEES OF THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ONLY.**

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.

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.  

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 

Click on the link below for more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.