Environmental Compliance Specialist I

The Environmental Compliance Specialist I is an entry-level position in environmental regulatory compliance. Four incumbents will be selected for this role. The Environmental Compliance Specialist I will represent MDE across various environmental program areas, including water pollution control laws and regulations related to NPDES/State Discharge Permits for municipal and industrial facilities, NPDES Pretreatment, CSO/SSO programs, sediment and erosion control, tidal and nontidal wetlands, industrial pretreatment, well and septic systems, and waterway construction. The incumbent in this position will learn compliance procedures and policies through exposure to multiple programs within WSA and MDE, with an emphasis on compliance rather than enforcement at the trainee level.

In one position, the incumbent will be required to work in St. Mary's county.(Candidates must report to the Baltimore field office once a week.)

In the other three positions, the incumbents will be required to work in the following counties Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Calvert, Charles, Harford, and St. Mary's. (Candidates must report to the Baltimore field office once a week.

This position involves the following working conditions: • Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings, including outdoor environments. • Consultations and site visits may occur in inclement weather, wetlands, sewage treatment plants, and similar settings. • Exposure to hazardous conditions that may result in injury. • Walking over rough or uneven terrain while examining sediment traps, stormwater ponds, and dikes near heavy equipment. • Physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, and carrying equipment. • Transporting chemicals, tools, water samples, equipment, and field files as needed. • Required use of protective equipment—such as goggles, gloves, and masks—during site visits.

The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state driver’s license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state’s  Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.