Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Grade N26

Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Grade N26

Salary

$89,721.00 - $144,272.00 Annually

Location

2425 Reedie Dr Wheaton MD 20902 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-00637

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

DEP 80 Environmental Compliance Group

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $89,721.00 to $116,996.00, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery Countys air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and highly organized Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Grade N26, to lead a team of environmental compliance field staff responsible for enforcing key sections of Montgomery County environmental law across air quality, water quality, noise, quarries, pesticides, solid waste/illegal dumping, hazardous materials, and carryout bag requirements.

The successful candidate will have the following experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Experience managing environmental compliance operations at the state or local government level across multiple code areas.
• Experience conducting complex environmental field investigations and applying relevant laws.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements across multiple regulatory areas of the Montgomery County Code.
• Knowledge of legal processes and environmental health enforcement policies.
• Skill gathering and interpreting environmental evidence.
• Skill in case management, including administration of environmental case databases, intake coordination, routing, and tracking resolution of service requests.
• Ability to build active partnerships and coordinate with other regulatory entities.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and develop staff.
• Ability to manage sensitive compliance cases, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and maintain high customer service standards.

What Youll Be Doing

This position plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy, safe, and compliant environment for County residents, visitors, and businesses. As the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations of the Environmental Compliance Section and supervise a team of Environmental Health Specialists and Code Enforcement Officers.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing environmental compliance operations, including case intake, routing, and legally defensible resolution of complaints.
• Supervising environmental compliance staff, providing leadership, assigning and reviewing work, coaching, and performance management.
• Coordinating environmental compliance activities with the Department of Permitting Services (DPS), Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS), Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA), Fire and Rescue Service (FRS), Montgomery County Police Department, municipal governments, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), and local utilities.
• Serving as DEP's liaison to the Office of the County Attorney on enforcement matters (citations, fines, Abatement Orders, Consent Orders, Show Cause Orders).
• Supporting DEP's stormwater obligations by assisting with illicit discharge investigations and annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit reporting activities.
• Issuing waivers, licenses, and approvals for Temporary Noise Waivers, Noise Suppression Plans, and Quarry Licenses.
• With the support of the Department's IT staff, manage and maintain the Environmental Case Management database, along with updating other systems, forms, and processes supporting environmental compliance and enforcement activities.
• Providing responses to Maryland Public Information Act requests.
• Managing equipment procurement, training, and resources for field operations.

Additional Information

This position may involve field work, including walking over uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, and exposure to dirt, grease, and other substances. Work may involve moderate discomfort and risks associated with environmental field investigations.

This position REQUIRES possession and maintenance of a valid drivers license and the ability to drive a county vehicle to conduct site visits, field investigations, attend inspections, and travel throughout the County where public transportation is not available.

Occasional evening or weekend work outside of normal business hours may be required.

This position requires registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in Maryland. Information on registration and renewal requirements can be found on the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists website: Pages - Board of Environmental Health Specialists Home

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position is responsible for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state, and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory training within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in environmental health investigatory/enforcement work after having attained Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (or other equivalent registration).

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Licenses:

• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicants state of residence.
• This position requires registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in Maryland. Information on registration and renewal requirements can be found on the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists website: Pages - Board of Environmental Health Specialists Home

Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.

Medical Protocol: Core Exam II with Drug/Alcohol Screen - This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including a physical examination and a drug screening.

Financial Disclosure Statement: The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement upon hire and annually thereafter. All statements are publicly available.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Experience managing environmental compliance activities at the state or local government level across multiple code areas such as air, water, noise, quarries, pesticides, solid waste/illegal dumping, hazardous materials, and carryout bags.
• Case management expertise administering an environmental case database and coordinating service request intake, routing, and resolution.
• Experience in legal processes, policies, and enforcement within the environmental health field, partnering with county/city attorneys (citations, fines, Abatement/Consent/Show Cause Orders) and producing legally defensible reports.
• Experience planning, directing, and supervising employees following all applicable policies, personnel regulations, and agreements, while maintaining a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
• Excellent customer service track record of equitable enforcement, respectful engagement, and resolving complaints with strong customer service skills.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

01

Do you currently possess a valid and current Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) Registration issued by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID drivers license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

03

What is your highest level of completed education?

• N/A
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate

04

Refer to your resume and explain your experience managing environmental compliance activities at the state or local level. Specify which code areas you have worked in (air, water, noise, quarries, pesticides, solid waste/illegal dumping, hazardous materials, carryout bags). Please answer the question using specific examples from your resume. If you do not have experience, enter N/A.

05

How many years of experience do you have in environmental health investigatory/enforcement work after having attained Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (or other equivalent registration)?

• No Experience
• 1-2 Years Experience
• 3 Years Experience
• 4 Years Experience
• 5 Years Experience
• 6 Years Experience
• 7 Years Experience
• 8 Years Experience
• 9+ Years Experience

06

Refer to your resume and describe your experience administering or working with an environmental case management database, including service request intake, routing, and resolution. Please answer the question using specific examples from your resume. If you do not have experience, enter N/A.

07

Refer to your resume and provide your experience with legal processes related to environmental enforcement, such as citations, fines, or Abatement/Consent/Show Cause Orders, including any collaboration with attorneys. Please answer the question using specific examples from your resume. If you do not have experience, enter N/A.

08

Refer to your resume and explain your customer service experience related to environmental compliance, including equitable enforcement, respectful communication, and complaint resolution. Please answer the question using specific examples from your resume. If you do not have experience, enter N/A.

09

Refer to your resume and detail your experience planning, directing, or supervising employees, including adherence to personnel policies, labor regulations, and maintaining a positive work environment. Please answer the question using specific examples from your resume. If you do not have experience, enter N/A.

10

Refer to your resume and describe your supervisory experience overseeing environmental enforcement staff. Include the largest number of employees you have directly supervised and the types of roles they held (e.g., Environmental Health Specialists, Code Enforcement Officers). Please answer the question using specific examples from your resume. If you do not have experience, enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

Address 101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-5000

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr