Environmental Compliance Specialist I Air Quality Inspector

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 throughout the state.

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Environmental Compliance Specialist I, is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance.

• Environmental Compliance Specialist II – Grade 15 $ 63,154.00-$99,603.00 Yearly
• Environmental Compliance Specialist III – Grade 16 $ 67,309.00-$ Yearly

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Maryland Department of the Environment

Air and Radiation Administration

Compliance Program,

Field Services Division,

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

The Environmental Compliance Specialist I is an entry-level position that will learn to perform duties in the field of environmental regulatory compliance and, with experience, perform some duties independently. The incumbent in this position will be an air pollution field inspector and will ensure compliance with air pollution requirements at regulated facilities.

• Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
• The inspector may be exposed to foul odors and/or dusty, noisy, and hot conditions.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.
• Inspections at steam boilers potentially expose the inspector to high pressure steam or extremely hot water.
• Physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders etc.
• Ladders may be on gasoline storage tanks, baghouses, or during stack testing when access to the room may be necessary.
• Required use of protective equipment—such as goggles, gloves, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, hard hats and masks—during site visits when required.

Experience:

Four years of experience performing inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance.

• Candidates may substitute sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university which includes thirty credit hours in any combination of disciplines 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 inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance for the required experience.
• 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 for the required experience.
• 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.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Strong foundation in air-related chemical, biological, and environmental knowledge.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to write detailed compliance reports and convey findings to stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience in environmental monitoring, field sampling, regulatory compliance auditing, or knowledge of environmental regulations.

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be…