Environmental Specialist Trainee - Environmental Specialist

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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 in the Environmental Dredging and Restoration Group for a  Environmental Specialist Trainee or Environmental Specialist at the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystem Restoration Project at Poplar Island in Talbot County, Maryland.  The selected candidate will be responsible for field work (water quality sampling, monitoring, surveying and invasive control), operation of sampling vessels, writing and formatting technical reports, meeting summaries, procurements, outreach activities and assisting with site tours, data review and compilation, permit support, and other support tasks as required. Work may be needed on an occasional weekend or evening.  The selected applicant will need to drive to field sites or labs to fulfill sampling/monitoring requirements and be able to work in various weather and field conditions. 

Environmental Specialist Trainee: Under the direction of a supervisor, assists with collection, compilation, and review of data for monitoring operations, construction, mitigation, and compliance as it relates to Federal, State, and local permit and regulatory requirements. Assists with the preparation of technical documents, reports, and plans. Provides entry-level scientific, technical, and planning support. Attends project related meetings and prepares meeting summaries. 

  
Environmental Specialist: Through coordination with a supervisor, executes the collection, compilation, and review of data for monitoring operations, construction, mitigation, and compliance as it relates to Federal, State, and local permit and regulatory requirements. Preparation of technical documents. Provides scientific and technical support.  Assists with reviewing and compiling comments on reports and data submitted by subcontractors. Attends project related meetings and prepares meeting summaries. Assists with environmental documentation and permitting technical services. Provides procurement support.  

Estimated Pay Range:

EST: $47,938.80 - $65,934.96

ES: $52,743.60 - $72,530.64

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:

Environmental Specialist Trainee: A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology, biology, chemistry, geology or a related field from an accredited college or university, no prior experience required. 

Environmental Specialist: In addition to the education experience listed above, a minimum of one year of experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering, or management.   

Note: An applicable advanced education degree may be substituted for up to two years of experience.   

Must have valid driver’s license with less than 5 points and the ability to lift 50Ibs.

Preferred qualifications: Fluency in MS Office Word, Excel, and Power Point and knowledge of water quality sampling, permits, and chains of custody. Experience with writing technical reports and data management. Experience in invasive control including herbicide spraying, and wetland and upland plant identification. Experience in operating a 4WD vehicle, various field equipment, and boats. Experience interacting with the public, providing tours, and presenting information to groups of people.

This position will be open until filled.

The Environmental Specialist Trainee position is eligible for on-spot, contingent offers. Candidates who apply after an on-spot offer has been extended (including internal candidates) will not be considered unless the candidate who receives the on-spot, contingent offer does not complete the process to become an MES employee.

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.