Environmental Compliance Specialist IV

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal recruitment for Maryland Department of the Environment employees. The core responsibilities for the Environmental Compliance Specialist IV position, which serves as the Lead Hazardous Materials Specialist, are to act as a lead technical expert, assist with training new and current staff, and ensure compliance with Maryland state regulations and federal requirements at hazardous materials transportation facilities and during en-route shipments. This includes providing response, professional technical assistance, compliance solutions, and oversight for the remediation of transportation-related incidents involving the release or threat of release of regulated substances. The working conditions involve working outside in all weather conditions, including exposure to hazardous conditions such as working roadside next to moving traffic, alongside law enforcement during traffic stops, potential exposure to hazardous materials, vehicle exhaust, extreme heat, and extreme cold. Physical demands include lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing into, onto, and under commercial vehicles, and lifting, carrying, and operating spill mitigation equipment, and donning personal protective equipment such as coveralls, ballistic protection, safety boots, eye protection, gloves, and potentially respiratory protection and chemical protective suits. The selected candidate will perform field duties throughout Baltimore City and surrounding Maryland counties. A valid driver’s license with no more than five points is required.

Requirements

Seven years of experience performing environmental regulatory compliance work in areas such as water pollution control, sediment and erosion control, tidal and non-tidal wetlands, flood control and waterway construction, storm water management, coal/non-coal/surface mining, air quality and air management control, solid waste management, hazardous waste control, and oil pollution control.
A valid driver’s license with no more than five points.
If holding an out-of-state license, provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.
Must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a hazardous materials technician or as a member of a hazardous materials team.
Skilled work experience responding to hazardous materials incidents.
Experience operating an emergency vehicle.
Skilled work experience investigating or assisting in investigating post-crash vehicle collisions to determine pre-crash and post-crash vehicle defects.
Certified/Training as a primary screener to operate a Personal Radiation/Nuclear Detection (PRND) device.
Experience in a leadership role.
MCSA/CVSA Roadside CMV Inspection Certifications.
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.
CVSA Transuranic Waste and Highway Route Control RAM Level VI Certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead technical expert for hazardous materials transportation.
Assist with the training of new and current staff.
Ensure compliance with Maryland state regulations and federal requirements at hazardous materials transportation facilities and during en-route shipments.
Provide response, professional technical assistance, compliance solutions, and oversight for the remediation of transportation-related incidents involving the release or threat of release of regulated substances.
Perform field duties throughout Baltimore City and surrounding Maryland counties.
Operate a motor vehicle as assigned.