Entry Level Environmental Compliance Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

PLEASE\r\nFILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\n\r\nWe encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland\r\nDepartment of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and\r\npreserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health\r\nof all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.\r\nMDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment\r\nfor the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy,\r\nvibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.\r\n\r\nAs part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive\r\nsuccess the Natural Resource Planner I is eligible for an annual promotion. The\r\nincumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based\r\non satisfactory work performance.\r\n\r\nProgressive grade levels include:\r\n\r\nEnvironmental Compliance Specialist II - Grade 15 ($62,220\r\n- $96,790)\r\nEnvironmental Compliance Specialist III - Grade 16 ($66,314.00\r\n- $103,309)\r\n

GRADE

14 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland\r\nDepartment of the Environment\r\nLand and Material\r\nAdministration\r\nResource Management Program,\r\nWaste Diversion Division, Scrap Tire Unit\r\n1800 Washington\r\nBlvd.\r\nBaltimore,\r\nMD 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Environmental Compliance\r\nSpecialist I is an entry-level position in the Scrap Tire Unit within the Waste\r\nDiversion Division of the Resource Management Program, Land and Materials\r\nAdministration (LMA), Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). The main\r\npurpose of this position is to provide technical assistance and determine the\r\nregulatory compliance status of scrap tire and other regulated facilities for\r\nthe Resource Management Program throughout the State of Maryland. This position\r\nserves as a primary agency representative responsible for conducting\r\ninspections to identify and investigate scrap tire facilities and illegal scrap\r\ntire stockpiles statewide. The incumbent also conducts inspections of\r\nfacilities for compliance with Maryland's electronics registration, food\r\nresiduals diversion, and paint stewardship laws. Working under close\r\nsupervision, the incumbent assists with enforcing Maryland laws and regulations\r\nrelated to scrap tire management, solid waste, and water pollution control.\r\nThis position is responsible for conducting inspections, investigations, and\r\nsupporting enforcement activities throughout the State while providing\r\ntechnical, evaluative, consultative, and professional assistance to regulated\r\nentities, the public, private organizations, and State and local government\r\nagencies.\r\nThe incumbent investigates\r\ncomplaints related to illegal scrap tire dumping, scrap tire management issues\r\nat regulated facilities, electronic sales, food residuals diversion, and paint\r\nstewardship programs. The position requires documenting and describing a\r\nvariety of waste materials under diverse field and weather conditions and\r\nperforming duties in accordance with Division policies, standard operating\r\nprocedures (SOPs), applicable laws, regulations, and permits. The incumbent\r\nmust possess and maintain a valid Maryland driver's license and use established\r\nprogram guidance and supervisory consultation to determine compliance.\r\nInspection frequency, enforcement recommendations, and performance expectations\r\nare guided by SOPs, program requirements, and the number and type of facilities\r\nassigned within the incumbent's geographic area.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe working conditions of this position may involve:\r\n\r\nExposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.\r\n\r\nField inspections are conducted at illegal scrap tire dumps and licensed\r\nand unlicensed scrap tire facilities throughout the State or assigned area and\r\nin all weather conditions.\r\n\r\nWork involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in\r\ninjury.\r\n\r\nScrap tire sites can be busy places with heavy equipment and heavy truck\r\ntraffic, which presents a physical danger to the inspector.\r\n\r\nSpecial physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more.\r\n\r\nThe work may require moving heavy objects, including truck tires, using\r\nhand tools to investigate potential buried scrap tires, and walking long\r\ndistances at illegal scrap tire stockpile sites under varying weather\r\nconditions.\r\n\r\nWork requires use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask,\r\netc.\r\n\r\nThe incumbent in this position will be required to\r\ndrive a State vehicle.If you maintain an out-of-state driving\r\nlicense, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record for the\r\nappropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.\r\nIndividuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on\r\ntheir driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Four years of experience performing inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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 environmentalengineering, biology, chemistry, agronomy, forestry or otherrelated discipline and two years of experience performinginspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance for the requiredexperience.\r\n2. 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.\r\n3.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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to write detailed compliance reports and convey findings to stakeholders.\r\n Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), database queries, spreadsheets, and environmental tracking software.\r\n Hands-on experience in environmental monitoring, field sampling, regulatory compliance auditing, or knowledge of environmental regulations.\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n2. Employees in this classification may be required to obtain and maintain certification or license in the designated environmental compliance area. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\nApplication must be completed. Do not leave work experience section blank.Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those responses.\r\n\r\nShould you possess a bachelor's/master's degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.\r\n\r\nAll Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act to be hired in the position for which you applied.\r\n\r\n\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\n\r\n\r\nFlexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions\r\nFree mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\nGenerous paid leave that increases with years of service\r\nPaid holidays\r\nHealth coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\nEmployee & employer contributory pension plan\r\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\n\r\n\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\n\r\nIt is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail to:\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\nResumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n