ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

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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This is a supervisory position within the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (LPPP), under the Lead Compliance and Enforcement Division of the Land and Materials Administration. As the Section Head of the Baltimore Region, primary responsibilities are to supervise, lead, train, and mentor a team of Environmental Compliance Specialists (ECS) to ensure compliance with State and federal environmental laws and regulations. Also, review and approve lead enforcement cases submitted by ECS team members prior to submission to the Division Chief for further review or resolution, and support the performance of Environmental Investigations and assign ECS team members to assist with investigations involving children diagnosed with elevated blood lead levels.

The working conditions, physical demands, and safety requirements associated with this position:

• Field inspections are conducted in residential properties across the state/assigned area in all weather conditions, primarily in urban settings with properties in various stages of repair. The work involves potential exposure to hazardous conditions that may result in injury. Nitric acid is used as a preservative when collecting water samples, if necessary. Potential low-level radiation exposure exists due to testing instruments equipped with radioactive sources for lead-in-paint testing.
• Position requires special physical demands, including lifting 50 pounds or more and climbing ladders. Inspections include commercial and public buildings, as well as construction projects with steel structures (such as bridges or elevated storage tanks) that require ladder climbing to access work areas.
• Standard protective equipment includes goggles, gloves, and masks. Hard hats are required during lead abatement inspections on construction sites.  Impervious gloves are required when handling nitric acid. Half-face air-purifying respirators and protective foot booties may be required during lead abatement project inspections.

This incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle.

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.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Inspections & Staff Guidance

Conducts site inspections and trains Environmental Compliance Specialists in investigative techniques, inspection procedures, and appropriate consultation or negotiation with regulated entities. Testifies at hearings as needed.

Enforcement & Case Review

Review files and proposals from staff regarding enforcement actions and case dispositions. Approves site complaint referrals, notices of non-compliance, administrative complaints/orders, or closure recommendations prior to forwarding them to the Division Chief.

Correspondence

Drafts correspondence and comments responding to legislative, departmental, or administrative inquiries, as well as communications to regulated entities, collaborating agencies, and the public.

Program Oversight & Reporting

Periodically reviews approved protocols to ensure program alignment. Oversee the Lead Compliance and Enforcement Division (Baltimore Region Section) Specialists managing environmental cases for individuals with blood lead levels meeting CDC reference thresholds in partner jurisdictions. Generates monthly and quarterly reports for the Division Chief and Medical Case Manager.

Personnel Management

Full supervisory authority including hiring, reclassification plans, professional development, leave and timesheet approval, and disciplinary actions. Responsible for managing the PEP performance appraisal process accurately and on time.

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.

It is preferred that the selective candidate has the following:

Three years of experience as a lead paint inspector and accreditation as a lead paint risk assessor.

One year of experience in a lead or supervisory role managing an environmental compliance staff.

Knowledge of and experience with environmental enforcement procedures for administrative, civil, or criminal enforcement actions.

Experience performing or overseeing risk reduction inspections, lead-based paint inspections, risk assessments, or environmental investigations.

Experience using databases or information systems to research and document regulatory compliance, inspection, and enforcement history.

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.

The Maryland Department of the Environment has determined that this position requires a background investigation to verify suitability for employment. When appropriate and job-related, areas of investigation may include​, but are not limited to employment history, academic credentials, military records, criminal records, and personal references.​ Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the results of this background ​investigation.

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.

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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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.