ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II General

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Introduction The Maryland Military Department (MMD) is looking for a candidate to fill the position of Environmental Specialist II – Hazardous Waste Manager! Join a dynamic team and embark on a career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth! This position will work on a compressed work schedule from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday. This position is required to be on call for any environmental emergencies. GRADE 14 LOCATION OF POSITION Fifth Regiment Armory 219 29th Division Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Main Purpose of Job The position of Hazardous Waste Manager has statewide impact under the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) sites, with responsibility for planning, directing, developing, and implementing the activities of certain environmental programmatic areas/management plans. The incumbent acts as a technical advisor to the Adjutant General of Maryland and the MDARNG in matters pertaining to environmental topics and as a statewide project manager of all aspects of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Material at all MDARNG sites. POSITION DUTIES This position will assist MMD’s Environmental Program statewide project managers as required, of Tier II, and budget/ESTARR. The incumbent will work as the environmental assessment principle who provides an on-site assessment capability for Maryland Army National Guard installations and sites supported with Federal and State funds. Functions include monitoring Maryland Army National Guard Environmental Programs and insuring adherence to federal, state, NGB, local environmental laws, polices and regulatory guidance. The incumbent will function as the Statewide Project Manager, ultimately responsible for all applicable MDARNG sites statewide insuring compliance to federal, state, NGB, and local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory guidance. The incumbent will develop, provide, enter and ensure proper record keeping to submit required reporting, registrations, and project funding budget requirements into ESTARR, and Environmental Quality surveys (EQuip) (where applicable). Position duties include but are not limited to: Hazardous Waste Management -Develop and provide Hazardous Waste Handling training in-person to MDARNG/MMD staff working in every Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS), Combined Services Mechanical Shop (CSMS), United States Property & Fiscal Officer (USP&FO) Warehouse, Army Air Support Facility (AASF) and State Maintenance Shop at least annually. -Develop, implement, and manage HWMP, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), MDE Biennial MDE HW reporting, and NGB reporting, as required. -Support MDARNG/MMD staff with the Hazardous Material Inventory and Disposal system (HMIDS)/training. Hazardous Material Management -Serve as the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) subject matter expert and ensure that MDARNG/MMD remains in compliance with TSCA. -Participate in MMD/MDARNG TSCA working group. -Become certified as a state Asbestos inspector and manager and maintain valid certification to provide asbestos awareness training to MDARNG/MMD personnel. -Coordinate, compile, and submit triennial Asbestos reports to MDE by coordinating with other MMD/MDARNG offices. -Assist MOTTERS (Maryland Online Tier Two Emergency Reporting System). - Manage the Hazardous Waste program budget and request future funding through Environmental Source to track, analyze & review Requirements (ESTARR).

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Three years of professional experience in analysis, research and evaluation of natural and human ecological or environmental resources.
Employees must be able to successfully complete an State and Federal background check.
Common Access Card (CAC) required.
This position will require the ability to pass a Federal background check in addition to a State background to access certain facilities and computer systems by being issued a CAC card.
The ability to obtain and maintain this access to the facility and CAC card is a condition of employment for this position.

Nice To Haves

Ability to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive, and informative reports on technical matters in both technical and lay terms.
Ability to consult effectively with contractors, the general public, and engineering personnel.
Ability and experience providing technical training and guidance on a topic in a professional setting.
Experience preparing and implementing a hazardous waste plan.
Experience completing Biennial Hazardous Waste report submissions.
Experience conducting an environmental inspection of a vehicle maintenance facility or warehouse.

Responsibilities

Assist MMD’s Environmental Program statewide project managers as required, of Tier II, and budget/ESTARR.
Work as the environmental assessment principle who provides an on-site assessment capability for Maryland Army National Guard installations and sites supported with Federal and State funds.
Monitor Maryland Army National Guard Environmental Programs and insuring adherence to federal, state, NGB, local environmental laws, polices and regulatory guidance.
Function as the Statewide Project Manager, ultimately responsible for all applicable MDARNG sites statewide insuring compliance to federal, state, NGB, and local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory guidance.
Develop, provide, enter and ensure proper record keeping to submit required reporting, registrations, and project funding budget requirements into ESTARR, and Environmental Quality surveys (EQuip) (where applicable).
Develop and provide Hazardous Waste Handling training in-person to MDARNG/MMD staff working in every Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS), Combined Services Mechanical Shop (CSMS), United States Property & Fiscal Officer (USP&FO) Warehouse, Army Air Support Facility (AASF) and State Maintenance Shop at least annually.
Develop, implement, and manage HWMP, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), MDE Biennial MDE HW reporting, and NGB reporting, as required.
Support MDARNG/MMD staff with the Hazardous Material Inventory and Disposal system (HMIDS)/training.
Serve as the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) subject matter expert and ensure that MDARNG/MMD remains in compliance with TSCA.
Participate in MMD/MDARNG TSCA working group.
Become certified as a state Asbestos inspector and manager and maintain valid certification to provide asbestos awareness training to MDARNG/MMD personnel.
Coordinate, compile, and submit triennial Asbestos reports to MDE by coordinating with other MMD/MDARNG offices.
Assist MOTTERS (Maryland Online Tier Two Emergency Reporting System).
Manage the Hazardous Waste program budget and request future funding through Environmental Source to track, analyze & review Requirements (ESTARR).