Environmental Scientist (Environmental Analyst IV)

Salary

$69,323.00 - $112,044.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

8436-MDTA-06/24

Department

Maryland Transportation Authority

Opening Date

07/29/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

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Description

Open to All Qualified Candidates

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: The Environmental Scientist manages environmental programs and coordinates the performance of environmental compliance functions throughout the organization. This role oversees projects related to air and water compliance, aboveground and underground storage tanks, spill prevention and control, hazardous waste and materials management, solid waste recycling, indoor air quality and environmental audits.

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Act as a subject matter expert in the performance of field assessments and routine inspections of fuel oil storage tank systems, oil-water separators, waste

  management practices and contractor activities;

• Serve as an environmental representative on the facility Environmental & Safety Committees by participating in meetings and related actions;

• Perform routine facility environmental inspections and provide guidance on corrective actions to be taken;

• Assist with implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS) and manage the web-based database associated with the EMS;

• Provide safety and environmental training, as necessary;

• Review and comment on various environmental policies, task orders, proposals, work plans, and other documents to provide constructive and appropriate feedback to address environmental liabilities; and

• Coordinate environmental service projects including but not limited to: waste disposal, recycling, fuel oil storage tank repairs, and adhering to procurement requirements.

  Employees in this position will report directly to the Environmental Manager, Office of Environment, Safety and Risk Management. The current vacancy exists in Baltimore, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available to this position.

MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including: a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, tuition reimbursement, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, forestry, horticultural or related sciences, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering.

Experience: Six (6) years of experience in environmental analysis to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates, and design, OR six (6) years of experience in environmental management to include the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental compliance plans for air quality, storm water management, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, solid waste management or multi-media operations. ** Two (2) years of this experience must involve performing duties related to the sampling, characterization, storage, manifesting, transportation and/or disposal of hazardous wastes.

** SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skills and abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.

Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Notes:

1. Possession of a Master's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.

2. Possession of a Doctorate's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory experience.

3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that 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. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd . RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

NOTES:

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Issue Date: 07/29/2024

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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Do you possess two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the sampling, characterization, storage, manifesting, transportation and/or disposal of hazardous wastes?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered "Yes" to question 1, please describe where you have obtained the experience defined above listing the name of the employer(s), dates you were employed, and the specific duties of the position(s) you held. This experience must also be detailed under the "experience" section of your application. If "no" type "Not Applicable."

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Agency

Maryland Department of Transportation

Address

See Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application ------------, Maryland, ------------

Phone

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Website

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