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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST III

Recruitment #24-001880-0001

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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.

This position involves completing inspections/field work in Montgomery and Prince George County in Maryland and may also consist of traveling to other western Maryland counties.  The incumbent will report to the field four (4) days a week and one (1) day in the office. 

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration
Compliance Program
91 Eastern Blvd.
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Main Purpose of Job

The Environmental Compliance Specialist III is responsible for 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, sediment and erosion control, tidal and nontidal wetlands, industrial pretreatment, well and septic systems, and waterway construction. The incumbent in this position will provide professional assistance to facility owners, plant managers, corporate officers, and attorneys in planning, designing, and managing the environmental impacts of their operations. Through various enforcement strategies, this position ensures compliance with State and Federal environmental laws and regulations. The work involves completing inspections/field work in Montgomery and Prince George County in Maryland and may also consist of traveling to other western Maryland counties.  The incumbent will report to the field four (4) days a week and one (1) day in the office. 

Working conditions are as follows:
  • Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant work environments. This may include consultations performed at sewage treatment plants or other waste treatment facilities. The majority of the job involves work outdoors in inclement weather with potential exposure to chemicals, dust odors, etc.
  • Exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. This includes walking over rough surfaces and terrain, handling chemical testing agents, and investigation of unauthorized facilities with potential exposure to natural biological hazards.
  • Special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. This requires personnel to carry chemicals, equipment, tools, water samples, and files. Consultations may also include climbing over spoil piles, through rock lined ditches, crossing streams etc.
  • Wearing protective equipment such as goggles, masks, and gloves to ensure that the staff does not come into contact with harsh chemicals and toxic byproducts of industrial activity. Basic protective equipment will be provided.

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.  
 


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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following. 
  • Must be willing travel to other Western Maryland counties.
  • Experience in conducting inspections in sediment, waterways, tidal & non-tidal wetlands, or stormwater.
  • Experience conducting inspection and initiating enforcement in water related medias (e.g. Erosion & Sediment Control, NPDES, Wetlands and Waterways).
  • Ability to understand & interpret construction plans and as-built drawings.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with environmental enforcement procedures for Administrative, Civil or Criminal actions.
  • Proficiency in using various computer software applications including Microsoft office and Google Workspace.

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

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.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experience.  For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act. 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

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Olivia Sterrett, MDE, Office of Human Resources, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD 21230 or email olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov.  Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105.  If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD 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.




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