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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.

Job Description:

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. Must have a valid driver’s license with less than five points, the ability to lift 50lbs, and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Estimated Pay Range:

Senior Environmental Specialist: $55,256.40 - $75,978.12

Senior Environmental Specialist II: $60,782.49- $83,575.93

Lead Environmental Specialist: $66,861.04 – $91,933.74

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

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum education requirements for each classification include a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus:

Senior Environmental Specialist - three years of experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management. One year of experience must have included responsibility managing environmental projects and providing leadership to professional and technical staff.

Senior Environmental Specialist II- four years of experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management. One year of experience must have included responsibility managing environmental projects and providing leadership to professional and technical staff.

Lead Environmental Specialist- five years of experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management. Two years of experience must have included responsibility managing environmental projects and providing leadership to professional and technical staff.

Applicants may substitute an applicable advanced education degree for up to two years of required experience. The candidate must also be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment physical exam for this job.

The preferred candidate will have experience in environmental science or engineering with a background in geology, including soil and rock mechanics, construction vibration monitoring equipment (e.g., seismographs) and strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

This position will be open until filled.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing required pre-employment screens, to include full background check, drug & alcohol screening, and position appropriate physical.

Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas.

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