ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST IV

Coordinating Office 

Hazardous Materials Transportation Section

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

The core responsibilities for the Environmental Compliance Specialist IV position, which serves as the Lead Hazardous Materials Specialist is to serve as a lead technical expert and assisting with the training of new and current staff and ensuring compliance with Maryland state regulations and federal requirements at hazardous materials transportation facilities and during en-route shipments. This includes providing response, professional technical assistance, compliance solutions, and oversight for the remediation of transportation-related incidents involving the release or threat of release of regulated substances.

The working conditions for this position consist of:

• The incumbent working outside in all weather conditions which involve exposure to hazardous conditions that may result in injury​ such as working roadside next to moving traffic on major highways and secondary roads​, working alongside sworn law enforcement personnel performing live traffic stops​, potential exposure to hazardous materials, vehicle exhaust, extreme heat, and extreme cold. This includes any other potential dangers associated with hazardous materials, emergency response and roadside DOT enforcement activities.​
• ​The physical demands include lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing into, onto, and under commercial vehicles, and lifting, carrying, and operating spill mitigation equipment, and donning personal protective equipment.
• Routine use of protective equipment includes coveralls, ballistic protection, safety boots, eye protection, and gloves​. Use of respiratory protection and chemical protective suits during incidents or special investigations to prevent self-contamination or exposure to hazardous materials. The use of any other personal protective equipment as assigned or deemed necessary.

The selected candidate will perform field duties throughout Baltimore City and surrounding Maryland counties.

Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license with no more than five points is required to operate a State vehicle.

Out-of-State Licenses: If you hold an out-of-state license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.

Experience: Seven 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 three 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.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Experience as a hazardous materials technician or as a member of a hazardous materials team.
• Skilled work experience responding to hazardous materials incidents.
• Experience operating an emergency vehicle.
• Skilled work experience investigating or assisting in investigating post-crash vehicle collisions to determine pre-crash and post-crash vehicle defects.
• Certified/Training as a primary screener to operate a Personal Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) device.
• Experience in a leadership role.

Also, it is preferred that the selected candidate has the following MCSA/CVSA Roadside CMV Inspection Certifications.

• Current FMCSA North American Standard Part A Certification.
• FMCSA North American Standard Part B Certification.
• FMCSA General Hazardous Materials Inspector.
• FMCSA Cargo Tank Inspector.
• FMCSA Other Bulk Package.
• CVSA Transuranic Waste and Highway Route Control RAM Level VI Certification.

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.

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.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 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. 

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 in lieu of completing the application.

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.