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.

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

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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.

Inspections are conducted at residential rental properties and construction sites across the state, often in all weather conditions and urban settings. Potential exposure to chemicals, radiation, and asbestos. Significant physical activity, including climbing ladders and lifting 50 pounds or more. Requires use of specialized protective equipment and a state vehicle.

A valid driver’s license with no more than five points is required to operate a state vehicle.

Applicants holding an out‑of‑state license must provide a certified copy of the driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.

• Enforcement and Oversight – reviewing enforcement cases and developing strategies to increase oversight of the regulated community.
• Accreditation Management – managing the Lead Accreditation Section, approving training materials, handling accreditation applications, and collecting associated fees.
• Operations – managing data entry, tracking inspection notifications, and ensuring all tasks meet U.S. EPA 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 investigations for children with elevated blood lead levels.

Eight years of experience performing environmental regulatory compliance work in areas such as water pollution control, sediment and erosion control, wetlands protection, flood control, stormwater management, mining activities, air quality management, solid and hazardous waste management, and oil pollution control.

Must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired.

• Substitute 60 credit hours from an accredited college/university, including 30 credit hours in earth science, environmental science, geology, civil/environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, agronomy, forestry or related discipline and two years of experience performing regulatory inspection or investigation work related to state, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance for 4 years of the required experience.
• Substitute a Bachelor’s degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines and four years of experience in more than one of the listed areas.
• Substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources classifications on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Experience managing or supporting environmental, regulatory, or public health programs, including compliance, inspection, or enforcement activities.
• Understanding of environmental regulations, policies, and standards applicable to program oversight and implementation.
• Proficiency with data…