Regional Environmental Coordinator (Environmental Analyst II)

(Open Recruitment)

State Highway Administration

Regional Environmental Coordinator (Environmental Analyst II)

Grade 15 (8434) SP# 26-61.5-03

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Environmental Design (Baltimore City) is currently recruiting for a Regional Environmental Coordinator (Environmental Analyst II) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. All eligible candidates must meet the minimum and selective qualifications by the closing date. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Nature of Work: The primary purpose of the Regional Environmental Coordinator (REC) position is to function as the advanced technical specialist for environmental compliance on the State Highway Administration's (SHA) construction and maintenance projects to support the Maryland Department of the Environment's (MDE) Delegated Authority (DA). As a member of the Office of Environmental Design's (OED) Quality Assurance Division (QAD), the REC routinely evaluates projects and completes quality assurance ratings for erosion and sediment control to determine a projects level of compliance, requiring the REC to work closely with SHA's construction, maintenance and design representatives and coordinate with federal and state environmental regulators to resolve outstanding environmental compliance matters. The REC must evaluate for final acceptance of vegetation for final payment. Thorough knowledge of SHA's design and construction practices along with knowledge of state and federal permit requirements and conditions supports the REC's ability to create innovative, permittable solutions to keep projects on schedule, budget and compliant with environmental regulations.

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, horticulture 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: Two (2) years of experience in environmental analysis, to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates and design.

OR

Two (2) 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.

Notes:

1. Possession of a master's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

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

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application.

Consideration for employment 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, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration 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 H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA 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.

Issue Date: 4/6/2026