Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Grade N26
About The Position
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an experienced, organized Environmental Compliance Supervisor to lead the Environmental Compliance Section and supervise Environmental Health Specialists and Code Enforcement Officers. The position oversees enforcement of Montgomery County environmental laws across air quality, water quality, noise, quarries, pesticides, solid waste and illegal dumping, hazardous materials, and carryout bag requirements. It helps protect the health and safety of County residents, visitors, and businesses through legally defensible complaint resolution, field investigations, interagency coordination, and environmental enforcement. The supervisor manages case intake and tracking, staff performance and development, enforcement matters, field resources, and the Environmental Case Management database. The role also supports stormwater obligations, issues specified noise and quarry approvals, responds to public information requests, and coordinates with the County Attorney and numerous local, County, and State agencies. The position requires Maryland registration as an Environmental Health Specialist, a valid driver's license, and successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation and drug screening. Field work may involve uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, exposure to dirt, grease, and other substances, and moderate discomfort or risk. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
Requirements
- Five years of environmental health investigatory or enforcement work after attaining registration as an Environmental Health Specialist or equivalent registration.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Maryland registration as an Environmental Health Specialist.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence.
- Ability to drive a County vehicle for site visits, investigations, inspections, and travel throughout the County where public transportation is unavailable.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including a physical examination and drug screening.
- Ability to conduct field work that may involve walking on uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, exposure to dirt, grease, and other substances, and moderate discomfort or risk.
- Occasional evening or weekend work outside normal business hours may be required.
- Ability to manage environmental compliance operations across multiple code areas, conduct complex field investigations, and apply relevant laws.
- Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements across multiple regulatory areas of the Montgomery County Code and of legal processes and environmental health enforcement policies.
- Skills in gathering and interpreting environmental evidence and in case management, including database administration and service-request intake, routing, tracking, and resolution.
- Ability to build partnerships, coordinate with regulatory entities, supervise and develop staff, manage sensitive cases, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and maintain high customer service standards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing environmental compliance activities at the state or local government level across multiple code areas, including air, water, noise, quarries, pesticides, solid waste or illegal dumping, hazardous materials, and carryout bags.
- Case management expertise administering an environmental case database and coordinating service-request intake, routing, and resolution.
- Experience with environmental health legal processes, policies, and enforcement; partnering with county or city attorneys on citations, fines, and Abatement, Consent, or Show Cause Orders; and producing legally defensible reports.
- Experience planning, directing, and supervising employees under applicable policies, personnel regulations, and agreements while maintaining positive labor relations.
- A strong customer service record involving equitable enforcement, respectful engagement, and complaint resolution.
Responsibilities
- Manage environmental compliance operations, including complaint intake, routing, case management, and legally defensible resolution.
- Supervise Environmental Health Specialists and Code Enforcement Officers by assigning and reviewing work, coaching, developing staff, and managing performance.
- Coordinate compliance activities with County departments, emergency services, municipal governments, State agencies, WSSC, local utilities, and other regulatory entities.
- Serve as DEP's liaison to the Office of the County Attorney on enforcement matters, including citations, fines, Abatement Orders, Consent Orders, and Show Cause Orders.
- Support stormwater obligations by assisting with illicit discharge investigations and annual MS4 permit reporting.
- Issue Temporary Noise Waivers, Noise Suppression Plans, and Quarry Licenses.
- Manage and maintain the Environmental Case Management database with IT support, and update systems, forms, and processes used for compliance and enforcement.
- Respond to Maryland Public Information Act requests.
- Manage equipment procurement, training, and resources for field operations.
- Foster a positive labor relations environment for unionized employees based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
- Complete mandatory training within the specified timeframe.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
