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We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Marylands 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.
As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Environmental Compliance Specialist I is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advanceto a higher grade within the classification series based on satisfactory workperformance.
Environmental Compliance Specialist II Grade 15 ($57275.00-$92108.00)
Environmental Compliance Specialist III Grade 16 ($60987.00-$98313.00)
Water and Science Administration
Compliance Program Central Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
The Environmental Compliance Specialist I is an entry-level position in environmental regulatory compliance. Four incumbents will be selected for this role. The Environmental Compliance Specialist I will represent MDE across various environmental program areas including water pollution control laws and regulations related to NPDES/State Discharge Permits for municipal and industrial facilities NPDES Pretreatment CSO/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 learn compliance procedures and policies through exposure to multiple programs within WSA and MDE with an emphasis on compliance rather than enforcement at the trainee level.
In one position the incumbent will be required to work in St. Marys county.(Candidates must report to the Baltimore field office once a week.)
In the other three positions the incumbents will be required to work in the following counties Anne Arundel Baltimore City Baltimore County Calvert Charles Harford and St. Marys. (Candidates must report to the Baltimore field office once a week.
This position involves the following working conditions:Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings including outdoor and site visits may occur in inclement weather wetlands sewage treatment plants and similar to hazardous conditions that may result in over rough or uneven terrain while examining sediment traps stormwater ponds and dikes near heavy demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more climbing ladders and carrying chemicals tools water samples equipment and field files as use of protective equipmentsuch as goggles gloves and masksduring site visits.
The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state drivers license you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from theissuing statesMotor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a drivers license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.
Experience: Four years of experience performing inspection or investigation work related to State federal or local regulation code or standard compliance.
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 environmentalengineering biology chemistry agronomy forestry or otherrelated discipline and two years of experience performinginspection or investigation work related to State federal or local regulation code or standard compliance for the requiredexperience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors 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 for the required experience.
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.
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 operators 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 will not consider the information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
Should you possess a bachelors/masters 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 or World Education Services Inc. at 1- or .
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.
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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It ishighly preferredthat you apply online. If you are unable to apply online you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) toor 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 Shantasia Baker at .If you have difficulties submitting your onlineapplication please contact the Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or
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 States is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.
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