Environmental Compliance Specialist II

LMA•Baltimore City, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Specialist II will act as the technical representative conducting solid waste inspections for regulatory compliance. This position is a technical role within the Solid Waste Program’s Compliance Division for the Maryland Counties of Region II (Eastern Shore Maryland), which are subject to change based on current staffing. The incumbent in this position is regarded as a statewide representative for solid waste facilities with groundwater discharge permits that have been administratively extended or found to be in significant non-compliance. The Environmental Compliance Specialist II will conduct on-site and off-site consultations with governmental and private officials representing the solid waste industry. The incumbent will also provide regulatory advice and guidance to promote, control, and maintain sound solid waste management practices across a wide range of environmental program specialties, including sewage sludge utilization, solid waste disposal, hazardous waste, scrap tire management, natural wood waste recycling, composting, coal combustion byproducts, and mass balloon releases. The incumbent will provide regulatory advice and guidance to other governmental agencies, such as local health departments, as well as to regulated entities. The Environmental Compliance Specialist II will negotiate implementation plans for improvements or corrective actions at respective sites and facilities to ensure the protection of human health and the environment. This position involves the following working conditions: Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings Most of the work involves work outdoors, in all weather conditions, and takes place at sites and/or facilities where there could be exposures to potential chemicals, dust, odors, etc. Exposure to hazardous conditions that may result in injury. Solid waste facilities and/or sites can potentially cause exposure to known or unknown waste materials that can pose risk through physical, chemical, bacteriological, or radiological hazards for which training is provided. Required use of protective equipment—such as goggles, gloves, and masks—during site visits. 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

Five years of experience performing environmental regulatory compliance work in more than one of the following areas: water pollution control; sediment and erosion control; tidal and non-tidal wetlands; flood control and waterway construction; storm water management; coal, non-coal and surface mining; air quality and air management control; solid waste management; hazardous waste control; and oil pollution control.
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.
Employees in this classification may be required to obtain and maintain certification or license in the designated environmental compliance area.
MDE employees who may be exposed to hazardous materials are required to participate in a pre-placement, regular and/or post-termination medical examination.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an inspector and writing reports
Prior environmental experience
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Good verbal and written communication skills
Must be willing to work on the Eastern Shore

Responsibilities

Conduct solid waste inspections for regulatory compliance.
Conduct on-site and off-site consultations with governmental and private officials representing the solid waste industry.
Provide regulatory advice and guidance to promote, control, and maintain sound solid waste management practices across a wide range of environmental program specialties.
Negotiate implementation plans for improvements or corrective actions at respective sites and facilities to ensure the protection of human health and the environment.