Environmental Compliance Specialist I Inspector

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.

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
Water and Science Administration
Compliance Program,
Office: 160 S Water St, Frostburg, MD
Primary Work Area:
Montgomery, Frederick

The Environmental Compliance Specialist I is an entry-level position in the field of environmental regulatory compliance. The incumbent in this position will learn to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations, perform inspections, and assist with enforcement. The incumbent will represent the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) in a variety of environmental program areas, including National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/State Discharge Permits for general discharges including industrial facilities and construction sites, combined sewer overflow (CSO) and sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) programs, sediment and erosion control, tidal and nontidal wetlands, and waterway construction.

The incumbent in this position will gain experience through exposure to and collaboration with programs throughout the Water and Science Administration (WSA) and MDE.

• Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
• Consultations are performed in the middle of a wetland, still others are performed at construction sites, etc.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.
• Walking over rough surfaces and terrain on examining sediment traps, stormwater ponds and dikes around heavy equipment presents potentially dangerous conditions.
• Physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders etc.
• This requires personnel to carry chemicals, equipment and tools, water samples and files.
• Required use of protective equipment—such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, hard hats and masks—during site visits when required.

The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state driver's license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state's Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.

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.
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