Environmental Compliance Specialist Supervisor; Section Head

Introduction

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's 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.

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Land and Materials Administration
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Lead Accreditation & Oversight Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

The Maryland Department of the Environment is seeking a dedicated leader to serve as the Environmental Compliance Supervisor (Section Head) within the Lead Accreditation and Oversight Division (LAOD). This role is vital to our mission of lead poisoning prevention and is located within the Land and Materials Administration. The Section Head will be responsible for leading, training, and coaching a team of Environmental Compliance Specialists and administrative staff.

The primary focus is ensuring compliance with state and federal lead laws by overseeing inspections and investigations of third‑party accredited service providers, including training providers, contractors, and inspectors. The working conditions and physical demands associated with this position include inspections at residential rental properties and construction sites across the state or assigned areas. These occur in all weather conditions, primarily in urban settings and within properties in various stages of repair.

Potential exposure to chemicals, radiation, and asbestos, including nitric acid used for water sample preservation and hazardous paint‑stripping chemicals that can cause burns upon contact, low‑level exposure is possible as lead paint testing instruments contain radioactive sources, and exposure may occur during lead abatement projects where asbestos is disturbed. Significant physical activity, such as climbing ladders and lifting 50 pounds or more, is required to access inspection areas in residential, commercial, and public buildings, as well as construction sites involving steel structures like bridges or elevated storage tanks.

The use of specialized protective equipment is required, including hard hats for construction sites, impervious gloves for handling nitric acid, and half‑face air‑purifying respirators and foot booties for lead abatement inspections. The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license with no more than five points. If you hold an out‑of‑state license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.

• Enforcement and Oversight:
  Reviewing enforcement cases for submittal to the Division Chief and developing strategies to increase oversight of the regulated community.
• Accreditation Management:
  Overseeing the Lead Accreditation Section, approving training materials, managing accreditation applications, and collecting associated fees.
• Operations:
  Managing data entry, tracking inspection notifications, and ensuring all tasks meet U.S. EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) grant deliverables and MDE permit turnaround times.
• Public Assistance:
  Providing education and compliance assistance to the regulated community and the general public regarding lead regulations.
• Environmental Investigations:
  Assisting with or assigning staff to investigate children with elevated blood lead levels.

• 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.
• Ability to substitute sixty credit hours from an…