ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST III
Recruitment #25-001880-0001
Department | MDE - Water and Science Administration (WSA) |
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Date Opened | 1/16/2025 10:05:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 1/30/2025 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $60,987.00 - $98,313.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Olivia Sterrett |
Work Location |
Wicomico
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
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.
Three Full-Time Field Positions. One position working in Cecil County, the other two positions will be assigned job duties in one or more of the following counties: Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, and/or Somerset. Telework is not applicable for these positions.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
The Compliance Program has
three full-time field positions available in the Eastern Division. Selected
candidates will be assigned to the Salisbury Field Office and required to
report as necessary.
Water and
Science Administration
Salisbury Field Office
Compliance Program, Eastern
Division
201 Baptist Street
Salisbury MD
21801
Main Purpose of Job
These positions are full performance level position in the
field of environmental regulatory compliance. The incumbents in these positions
will represent MDE in 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. The Environmental
Compliance Specialist III will also focus on sediment and erosion control,
tidal and nontidal wetlands, industrial pretreatment, well and septic systems,
and waterway construction.
The working conditions of these positions involve exposure to uncomfortable or
unpleasant surroundings. Consultations may be performed in wetlands, sewage
plant treatment plants, etc. Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions
which may result in injury. Walking over rough surfaces and terrain while
examining sediment traps, stormwater ponds and dikes around heavy equipment
presents potentially dangerous conditions. Work also involves special physical
demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. At many
sites, water quality samples are taken. This requires personnel to carry
chemicals, equipment tools, water samples, and files. Work requires the use of
protective equipment such as steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and hard hats during
site visits.
The selected candidates will perform job duties in the following counties: Cecil, Kent,
Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset.
One position will require the incumbent to work primarily in Cecil County. The other two incumbents will be required to
work in counties throughout the Lower Eastern Shore and report to the Salisbury
Field Office as necessary.
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 one of the following:
- One year work experience conducting regulatory environmental compliance inspections.
- One year experience working for Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical, Construction Inspection, firm etc. or equivalent Government Office.
- One year experience working in Natural Resource and/or Law Enforcement fields.
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
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
ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
All information concerning the
qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript,
certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date.
Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
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.
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
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
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.