Environmental Specialist / Environmental Specialist Trainee

Maryland Environmental Service • Millersville, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Environmental Service (MES) has an opening for an Environmental Specialist Trainee/ Environmental Specialist to join the Technical and Environmental Services Group at our Headquarters located in Millersville, MD. Responsibilities include lab coordination, sample receiving, compliance report review, and occasional sampling. The position consists primarily of office work. There will be occasional field work and this requires the ability to perform confined space entry and lift 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Minimum education requirements for each position include a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology or a related field from an accredited college or university plus:
• Environmental Specialist Trainee: No additional experience is required.
• Environmental Specialist: One year of experience in chemistry, environmental science, regulations, or compliance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with less than 5 points.

Nice To Haves

• ability to multitask under time sensitive deadlines
• proficient understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
• understanding of chemical analysis process and units
• experience with environmental compliance
• working within a dynamic, high demand environment

Responsibilities

• lab coordination
• sample receiving
• compliance report review
• occasional sampling

Benefits

• Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts
• 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave
• Eleven paid holidays per year
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees