Environmental Compliance Specialist Supervisor Baltimore Region 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.

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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LOCATION OF POSITION Lead Poisoning Prevention Program – Lead Compliance and Enforcement Division 1800 Washington Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21230

This is a supervisory position within the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (LPPP), under the Lead Compliance and Enforcement Division of the Land and Materials Administration. As the Section Head of the Baltimore Region, primary responsibilities are to supervise, lead, train, and mentor a team of Environmental Compliance Specialists (ECS) to ensure compliance with State and federal environmental laws and regulations. Also, review and approve lead enforcement cases submitted by ECS team members prior to submission to the Division Chief for further review or resolution, and support the performance of Environmental Investigations and assign ECS team members to assist with investigations involving children diagnosed with elevated blood lead levels.

The working conditions, physical demands, and safety requirements associated with this position:

• Field inspections are conducted in residential properties across the state/assigned area in all weather conditions, primarily in urban settings with properties in various stages of repair. The work involves potential exposure to hazardous conditions that may result in injury. Nitric acid is used as a preservative when collecting water samples, if necessary. Potential low-level radiation exposure exists due to testing instruments equipped with radioactive sources for lead-in-paint testing.
• Position requires special physical demands, including lifting 50 pounds or more and climbing ladders. Inspections include commercial and public buildings, as well as construction projects with steel structures (such as bridges or elevated storage tanks) that require ladder climbing to access work areas.
• Standard protective equipment includes goggles, gloves, and masks. Hard hats are required during lead abatement inspections on construction sites. Impervious gloves are required when handling nitric acid. Half-face air-purifying respirators and protective foot booties may be required during lead abatement project inspections.

This incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle.

Driver's License
: A valid driver’s license with no more than five points is required to operate a State vehicle.

Out-of-State Licenses: 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.

Inspections & Staff Guidance

Conducts site inspections and trains Environmental Compliance Specialists in investigative techniques, inspection procedures, and appropriate consultation or negotiation with regulated entities. Testifies at hearings as needed.

Enforcement & Case Review

Review files and proposals from staff regarding enforcement actions and case dispositions. Approves site complaint referrals, notices of non-compliance, administrative complaints/orders, or closure recommendations prior to forwarding them to the Division Chief.

Correspondence

Drafts correspondence and comments responding to legislative, departmental, or administrative inquiries, as well as communications to regulated entities, collaborating agencies, and the public.

Program Oversight & Reporting

Periodically reviews approved protocols to ensure program alignment. Oversees the Lead Compliance and Enforcement Division (Baltimore Region Section) Specialists managing environmental cases for individuals with blood lead levels meeting CDC reference thresholds in partner…