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.
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is seeking applicants to fill an Environmental Compliance Specialist Supervisor position within the Water and Science Administration, Compliance Program, Western Division. This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of the Environment. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for the position/function only. The resulting cert list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.
This recruitment is limited to current permanent and contractual employees at the Maryland Department of the Environment.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Hagerstown Field Office
91 Eastern Boulevard N
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Main Purpose of Job
The Environmental Compliance Specialist (ECS) Supervisor is the first level of supervisory work in the field of environmental regulatory compliance and will assist the Division Chief in the management, planning, and supervision of staff and operations of the Division within the Compliance Program. The ECS Supervisor, through various enforcement strategies, will oversee employees to ensure compliance with State and Federal environmental laws and regulations concerning water pollution control, resource management, sediment/erosion control, agricultural operations, tidal and nontidal wetlands, flood control and waterway construction and stormwater management.
The incumbent in the position will sometimes be required to work in the field, either independently, with a subordinate employee, or with MDE staff from other Programs. Field conditions may involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings, rough terrain, and hazardous conditions. The incumbent 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 for 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: 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:
- Willingness to work in Western, Central and Southern Maryland counties including Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and Washington;
- Three years of experience inspecting and advanced training/certification in water-related media including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System sites, wetland determination and/or restoration sites, stream restoration techniques and sites, soil erosion and sediment control, and stormwater management;
- Knowledge and experience with environmental enforcement procedures for administrative, civil, and criminal enforcement actions;
- One year experience in a lead or supervisory role managing an environmental staff;
- Strong leadership, team building and customer service skills;
- Strong computer skills in various computer software.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to current permanent and contractual employees at the Maryland Department of the Environment.
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
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of this position. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. 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 experiences.
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).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
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
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:
MDE, Recruitment and Selection Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Olivia Finley olivia.finley@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. Please reference #23-001882-0001. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Finley/MDE Recruitment and Examination Division 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. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-537-3130 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. 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 recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
