Environmental Compliance Specialist I

WSA•Montgomery, MD

13h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position involves the following working conditions: 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.

Requirements

Four years of experience performing inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.
Must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Google Workspace.
Experience working outdoors in various settings.
Knowledge of water sampling and laboratory procedures.
Experience communicating with the general public.
Certification or license in the designated environmental compliance area.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Perform inspections.
Assist with enforcement.
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.
Gain experience through exposure to and collaboration with programs throughout the Water and Science Administration (WSA) and MDE.