Senior Environmental Specialist - Lead Environmental Specialist

Maryland Environmental Service•Baltimore, MD

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening within the Technical and Environmental Services Group for an Environmental Specialist at the Senior to a Lead level (dependent on experience) to support the State Highway Administration (SHA) Office of Materials Technology’s Engineering Geology Division. This position will serve as a liaison between MES, SHA and other state agencies for projects related to environmental science with association to geology and construction. Key responsibilities include designing and assessing highway rock cut slopes and other rock excavation activities; investigating karst features, evaluating associated risks and impacts, and providing mitigation and repair recommendations; and performing environmental assessments for hazardous materials in structures and along transportation corridors. The position will also support specification development related to the management of contaminated groundwater and soil on highway projects. This position will include both field and office duties, with work often conducted along SHA rights-of-way and on active roadways. There is the possibility of working non-standard hours, overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and during adverse weather conditions. Overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with less than five points
Ability to lift 50lbs
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology or a related field from an accredited college or university
Three years of experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management (for Senior Environmental Specialist)
One year of experience managing environmental projects and providing leadership to professional and technical staff (for Senior Environmental Specialist)
Four years of experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management (for Senior Environmental Specialist II)
One year of experience managing environmental projects and providing leadership to professional and technical staff (for Senior Environmental Specialist II)
Five years of experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management (for Lead Environmental Specialist)
Two years of experience managing environmental projects and providing leadership to professional and technical staff (for Lead Environmental Specialist)
Applicants may substitute an applicable advanced education degree for up to two years of required experience
Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment physical exam

Nice To Haves

Experience in environmental science or engineering with a background in geology
Experience with soil and rock mechanics
Experience with construction vibration monitoring equipment (e.g., seismographs)
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks

Responsibilities

Designing and assessing highway rock cut slopes and other rock excavation activities
Investigating karst features, evaluating associated risks and impacts, and providing mitigation and repair recommendations
Performing environmental assessments for hazardous materials in structures and along transportation corridors
Support specification development related to the management of contaminated groundwater and soil on highway projects