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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 (MES) has an opening for a full time Senior Environmental Specialist (SES), Senior Environmental Specialist II (SESII) or Lead Environmental Specialist (LES) to provide support to the Maryland Port Administration at the World Trade Center in Baltimore City, Maryland. The classification offered will commensurate with experience. This position will be responsible for regulatory coordination including application of and compliance with Federal, State, and Local permits, policies and guidelines related to dredging and dredged material management projects; identification, planning, design, implementation, monitoring & maintenance of mitigation, environmental restoration and remediation projects; and management of monitoring programs and special projects as needed. The SES/SES II/LES may be required to drive to field sites, participate in outreach activities and meetings including some evening and weekend events.
Estimated Pay Range:
SES: $53,131 - $63,428
SES II: $58,445 - $80,361
LES: $64,289 – $88,398
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
Ten paid holidays per year
Tuition assistance
Minimum Requirements:
For all positions, a Bachelors Degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology, biology, chemistry, geology or a related field from an accredited college or university and possession of a valid driver’s license with less than 5 points is required. An applicable advanced education degree may be substituted for up to two years of experience.
For an SES: A minimum of three years’ experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management including one year of responsibility managing environmental projects.
For an SES II: A minimum of four years’ experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management including one year of responsibility managing environmental projects.
For a LES: A minimum of five years’ experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management including two years of responsibility managing environmental projects.
Preferred skills but not required skills: Firsthand experience with regulatory coordination at the various agency levels, preparing and reviewing scientific and environmental technical reports and permit applications, natural resource planning, and task management. Strong verbal and technical skills, knowledge and experience with financial management, and fluency in MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint. Additional experience with field-level environmental monitoring, data collection, data management, and analysis as well as public outreach experience is also beneficial.
This position will be open until filled.
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.