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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

Recruitment #14-001882-002

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment
Land Management Administration/Oil Control Program
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Environmental Compliance Specialist Supervisor is the supervisory level of environmental regulatory compliance work in the areas of water pollution control, sediment and erosion control; tidal and nontidal wetlands; flood control and waterway construction; stormwater management; coal, noncoal and surface mining; and oil pollution control. Employees ensure compliance with State and federal environment laws and regulations through consultation, negotiation, inspection and investigation activities and initiate enforcement actions. Employees in this classification supervise Environmental Compliance Specialists. Employees receive general supervision from a designated administrator. Employees may be required to work evenings and weekends and are subject to call-in for emergency situations, such as operational accidents or natural disasters. The work is performed out of doors in all kinds of weather and requires travel throughout the State. The work may require use of safety equipment such as protective clothing, eyewear, gloves, and respirators. Employees may be exposed to physical hazards, such as toxic materials and fumes, asbestos, lead particles and falling debris. The work may require carrying specialized tools and testing devices while walking over uneven and rocky surfaces, along rooftops, and bending or stooping in confined spaces.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in earth science, environmental science, geology, civil or environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, agronomy, forestry or other related discipline.

Experience: Four years performing environmental regulatory compliance work in the areas of water pollution control; sediment and erosion control; tidal and nontidal wetlands; flood control and waterway construction; stormwater management; coal, noncoal and surface mining; and oil pollution control.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience performing environmental regulatory compliance work in the areas of water pollution control; sediment and erosion control; tidal and nontidal wetlands; flood control and waterway construction; stormwater management; coal, noncoal and surface mining, or oil pollution control on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor's degree.

 2. Sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university which includes thirty credit hours in any combination of the above disciplines and two years of experience performing environmental regulatory inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.

 3. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and four years of experience performing environmental regulatory inspection or investigation work related to State, federal or local regulation, code or standard compliance may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Employees in this classification may be required to obtain and maintain certification or license in the designated environmental compliance area in which they are working.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in, and, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a phone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered. It is imperative that you give complete information on your application. Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire for all certifications, licenses, education and work experiences. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Candidates will be placed on the employment list categorized as BEST, BETTER or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of the examination. The examination is based on the information being submitted for this position. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. You must possess the minimum qualifications before you may be selected for a State position. Verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority. If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process.

The Maryland Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly encouraged that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Joanne Hobner, Manager, Employment and Benefits
Office of Human Resources, MDE
Reference Number: 14-001882-002
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

The MD State Application Form can be found online

PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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