ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (Division Chief (MDE Internal Only))

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.

**This is an internal position, and applications are limited to current MDE employees to apply only.**

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.

MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.

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Land and Materials Administration

Lead Accreditation and Oversight Division

1800 Washington BLVD 21030

Baltimore, MD 21030

The Environmental Program Manager I will manage and oversee the Lead Accreditation and Oversight Division within the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The division is responsible for enforcing the provisions of Environment Article Title 6, Subtitle 10, and associated regulations related to lead risk reduction, accreditation, training, and lead paint abatement services. The incumbent will also oversee implementation of regulations related to renovation, repair, and painting (RRP) activities involving lead-based paint in residential, public, and commercial buildings constructed before 1978, as established under House Bill 644. Responsibilities include oversight of accredited lead paint contractors, inspectors, property owners, and other regulated entities to ensure compliance with State lead poisoning prevention laws and regulations.

The working conditions of this position may involve:

• Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
• Occasional field visits, inspections and meetings are conducted at residential rental properties and construction sites throughout the State or assigned area and in all weather conditions.
• Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.
• Occasional field visits, inspections and meetings are conducted at residential rental properties and construction sites throughout the State.
• Special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.
• Residential, commercial and public buildings and construction projects including steel structures such as bridges or elevated storage tanks where accessing the work areas for inspection requires climbing ladders.
• Use of protective equipment such as hard-hat, safety shoes, googles, gloves, mask, etc.

The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record for the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credit hours in engineering or the biological, environmental or physical sciences.

Experience: Three years of experience supervising a professional staff or as a project supervisor in the General field of work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in engineering, public administration or law as related to environmental health on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Applicants may substitute registration as an Environmental Sanitarian or as a Professional Engineer for the required education.

3. Applicants may substitute one additional year of experience in engineering, public administration or law related to environmental health for the 30 credit hours of required education.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources classifications or Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources specialty codes in the Engineering, Natural Resources and Science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Department of the Environment employees only.

Candidates appointed to positions in these classifications may be assigned duties which 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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best, Better, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Application must be completed. Do not leave work experience section blank. Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as "yes, " will result in no credit for those responses.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act to be hired in the position for which you applied.

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan

Click on the link below for more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.