ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST I

This is a position specific recruitment in which the Maryland Department of the Environment/Land Management Administration.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting cert list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within the classification must re-apply.

This position is primarily a field position that will be required to work in the Garrett, Allegany, Washington and Frederick Counties. The position will be required to report to the Baltimore headquarters office one day a week.

Maryland Department of the Environment

Land & Materials Administration

Oil Control Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

This is an entry level position in the Oil Control Program. The main purpose is this position is to ensure compliance at petroleum and hazardous substance storage sites and transportation facilities; and, to provide technical assistance and oversight on oil pollution problems. Working under close supervision, this position will learn to ensure compliance in accordance with applicable statues, regulations, permits and policies pertinent to petroleum hydrocarbons under the purview of the Oil Control Program and other specifically assigned functions of the Water and Science Management, and Air  and Radiation Administrations.

This position will conduct inspections within the State of Maryland, primarily in Region III, Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick Counties. Emergencies, vacancies, and caseload may require inspections, responses, and investigations in other areas of the State. 

The incumbent of this position will be required to drive a state vehicle and must maintain a driver's license with less than 5 points.

• Work involves exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.  Site visits and the collection of environmental samples entail a variety of exposure to field conditions that can be uncomfortable and unpleasant.  These conditions include inclement weather, extreme heat or cold, briars, plant toxins (poison, ivy), plant pollens (ragweed, etc.) etiological and biological agents (mold fungus, bird and rodent feces, biting ticks, wild animals), and other site specific.  Some sites may be in high crimes areas and present an added risk and stress to the employee.
• Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.  The employee may be required to visit and inspect areas containing chemical and physical hazards at a variety of contaminated or potentially contaminated sites (e.g. service stations, oil refineries, industrial/manufacturing operations, uneven terrain, old landfills, former spill areas, dilapidated buildings, debris-strewn sites).  Field work may involve exposure to standard hazards associated with industrial/manufacturing and construction sites (e.g. slip, trip and falls, falling objects), and work around heavy equipment such as noise and vibration (e.g. drill rigs, geoprobe, backhoes, tractors, motor engines).
• Work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.  The employee may be required to lift heavy manhole covers, sampling equipment and supplies, climb ladders, and wear respiratory protection while performing work activities.  The employee may also be required to drive for long periods to visit and investigate sites located across the entire State of Maryland.
• Work requires use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask, etc.  During site inspections and field sampling, the employee is required to wear personal protective equipment, (including gloves, hearing protection, and coverall, uniforms or Tyvek suits) that is appropriate to field conditions.  This equipment routinely includes hardhats and steel toe/shank shoes, and it may be upgraded to include respirators and chemical protective gear according to site-specific conditions.

Education: 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.

Experience: None.

Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute experience performing environmental regulatory compliance work in the areas of water pollution control; sediment and erosion control; tidal and nontidal wetlands; flood control and waterway construction; stormwater management; coal, noncoal and surface mining, air quality and air management control; solid waste management; hazardous waste control; or oil pollution control on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor's degree. 

2. Sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university which includes thirty credit hours in any combination of the above disciplines and two years of experience performing inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.

3. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and four years of experience performing inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.

4. 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 education.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Biology or Chemistry;
• Knowledge or Experience sampling soil or groundwater;
• Knowledge or Experience conducting environmental field inspections or surveys;
• Experience in Microsoft Access or Excel;
• Training or experience related to underground storage systems;
• Training or experience related to oil spill containment;
• 40 hours Hazardous Waste Site Worker OSHA training.

It is also preferred that the selected candidate be:

• A Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspector;
• A UST Technician;
• A UST Certified Remover;
• A UST precision tester.

This position is primarily a field position that will be required to work in the Garrett, Allegany, Washington and Frederick Counties. The position will be required to report to the Baltimore headquarters office one day a week.

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 in which they are working.

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.

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Medical Monitoring Program (MMP) is designed to detect health risks or adverse effects of occupational exposure to hazardous materials and to direct targeted treatment and occupational illness/injury prevention strategies.  MDE employees who may be exposed to hazardous materials are required to participate in a pre-placement, regular and/or post-termination medical examination.  MDE has determined that this position be part of the MMP; therefore, applicants selected for employment must successfully complete and pass the medical monitoring examination as a condition of employment.​

The employee must take the Department Underground Storage Tank Technician and Inspector certification test and receiver a passing grade.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum /selective/preferred qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for consideration of an interview/selection.  Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.  

Your application is part of the examination process.  The assessment will be a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the cert list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. 

Education credentials and experience verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority.  If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process, if one is required.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

The MD Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa.  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 apply.  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

The incumbent of this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

It is STRONGLY preferred that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Peggie Jefferson  

Recruitment and Examination Division 

Office of Human Resources 1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230 MDE

Reference Number:  18-001878-0003   

410-537-3879/email: peggie.jefferson@maryland.gov/Fax:410-537-3966

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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