ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST III
Hazardous Materials Compliance Specialist
Recruitment #26-001880-0003
| Department | MDE - Coordinating Offices |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | 8/4/2026 11:15:00 AM |
| Filing Deadline | 8/18/2026 5:00:00 PM |
| Salary | $67,309.00 - $106,155.00/year |
| Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
| HR Analyst | Shantasia Baker |
| Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.
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.
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Coordinating Offices
Hazardous Materials Transportation Section
MDE Headquarters 1800 Washington Blvd Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Environmental Compliance Specialist III will ensure compliance at hazardous materials transportation facilities and during en-route shipments with Maryland State regulations and federal requirements. The incumbent will also provide emergency response, professional technical assistance, and oversight for the mitigation of transportation-related incidents involving the release or threatened release of regulated hazardous materials and substances.
**This position will be primarily based in North East Maryland and Upper Eastern Shore. Counties include Harford, Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne's. Main reporting locations will be on highway shoulders, public roadways, and MSP and MDTA Weight and Inspection Facilities.**
This position involves the following working conditions:
- Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings, including outdoor environments.
- Must work outside in all weather conditions.
- Exposure to hazardous conditions that may result in injury such as hazardous materials incidents/ exposures.
- Working roadside, next to moving traffic, on major highways and secondary roads.
- Physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment.
- Climbing into, onto, and under commercial vehicles. Lifting, carrying, and operating spill mitigation equipment. Donning personal protective equipment.
- Required use of protective equipment—such as goggles, gloves, masks, and etc. —during routine field work and hazardous materials response.
The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state driver’s license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state’s Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate 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.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
(Candidate MUST have these certifications due to the federal grant requirements for the position and time it would take to train someone who does not, estimated 2-3 years to become fully certified.)
- Current certification in North American Standard (NAS) Parts A and B through FMCSA/CVSA is required.
- Current certification as a General Hazardous Materials Inspector through FMCSA/CVSA is required.
- Current certification as a Cargo Tank Inspector through FMCSA/CVSA is required.
- Current certification as an Other Bulk Package Inspector through FMCSA/CVSA is required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.
- Experience serving as a Hazardous Materials Technician or as a functioning member of a hazardous materials response team.
- Experience responding to hazardous materials incidents, including mitigation, containment, or support operations.
- Experience operating an emergency vehicle in the course of official duties.
- Experience investigating or assisting in post-crash vehicle collision investigations, including identifying pre-crash and post-crash vehicle defects.
This Position REQUIRES incumbent to have the following USDOT/ FMCSA Certifications and to be certified/ eligible to be certified by the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division to conduct roadside DOT inspections and enforcement:
1) Current FMCSA North American Standard Part A Certification.
2) FMCSA North American Standard Part B Certification.
3) FMCSA General Hazardous Materials Inspector.
4) FMCSA Cargo Tank Inspector
5) FMCSA Other Bulk Package
**If not currently certified, incumbent MUST obtain the CVSA Level VI HRCQ and Transuranic Waste Inspector Certification within 1 year of employment**
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
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
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. The Maryland Department of the Environment or may be obtained at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Website. 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.
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.
Application must be completed. Do not leave work experience section blank. Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as "yes, " will result in no credit for those responses.
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.
You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.
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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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 Shantasia.baker1@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 in lieu of completing the application.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. 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.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
| Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online |
| View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. | This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. |
| Apply via Paper Application. | You may also download and complete the Paper Application here. |
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