Environmental Compliance Specialist III

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Specialist III will ensure compliance at hazardous materials transportation facilities and during en-route shipments with Maryland State regulations and federal requirements. The incumbent will also provide emergency response, professional technical assistance, and oversight for the mitigation of transportation-related incidents involving the release or threatened release of regulated hazardous materials and substances. This position will be primarily based in North East Maryland and Upper Eastern Shore. Counties include Harford, Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne's. Main reporting locations will be on highway shoulders, public roadways, and MSP and MDTA Weight and Inspection Facilities.

Requirements

Six years of experience performing environmental regulatory compliance work in the areas of 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.
Current certification in North American Standard (NAS) Parts A and B through FMCSA/CVSA is required.
Current certification as a General Hazardous Materials Inspector through FMCSA/CVSA is required.
Current certification as a Cargo Tank Inspector through FMCSA/CVSA is required.
Current certification as an Other Bulk Package Inspector through FMCSA/CVSA is required.
Must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
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 serving as a Hazardous Materials Technician or as a functioning member of a hazardous materials response team.
Experience responding to hazardous materials incidents, including mitigation, containment, or support operations.
Experience operating an emergency vehicle in the course of official duties.
Experience investigating or assisting in post-crash vehicle collision investigations, including identifying pre-crash and post-crash vehicle defects.
Current FMCSA North American Standard Part A Certification.
FMCSA North American Standard Part B Certification.
FMCSA General Hazardous Materials Inspector.
FMCSA Cargo Tank Inspector.
FMCSA Other Bulk Package.
Incumbent MUST obtain the CVSA Level VI HRCQ and Transuranic Waste Inspector Certification within 1 year of employment if not currently certified.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance at hazardous materials transportation facilities and during en-route shipments with Maryland State regulations and federal requirements.
Provide emergency response, professional technical assistance, and oversight for the mitigation of transportation-related incidents involving the release or threatened release of regulated hazardous materials and substances.