Senior Operations Manager

Maryland Environmental Service • Ridgely, MD

11d • $77,226 - $106,186 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team that provides environmental solutions to the public and private sectors throughout the State of Maryland. Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Senior Operations Manager within our Environmental Operations (EO) Group at the Midshore II Regional Landfill in Ridgely, Maryland. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the daily operations of the assigned facility while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. The Senior Operations Manager also serves as the primary liaison between MES Headquarters and facility personnel, providing leadership, operational oversight, and strategic support.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school or GED plus 7 years applicable experience and 4 years supervisory experience in field operations, recycling/solid waste, bio-solids management or construction activities.
• OR 10 years of progressively responsive experience operating multiple types of heavy equipment or working in field operations applicable to the hiring facility. This experience must include a lead role in field operations, recycling/solid waste or construction activities.
• Accredited vocational school with a major in a related field for up to 2 years’ experience or 3 years’ experience with an applicable college degree.
• Valid driver's license with less than 5 points.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, and directing the daily operations of the assigned facility
• Ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations
• Serving as the primary liaison between MES Headquarters and facility personnel
• Providing leadership, operational oversight, and strategic support

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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED