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Senior Lead Environmental Specialist
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$78,277 / year median in Maryland
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Current MES Employees who are interested in applying for this position must visit the Internal MES Careers Page by going to their Workday Dashboard, clicking on the Career icon and selecting . 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. Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Senior Lead Environmental Specialist located at our Headquarters facility in Millersville, MD. This position provides senior project management and technical oversight for environmental science, engineering, construction, remediation or environmental education and outreach, and planning activities and services. Provides professional work at the fully proficient level of technical competence.
Estimated Pay Range:
$77,226.24 - $106,186.08
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:
Bachelors Degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology or a related field from an accredited college or university plus six years of experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management, three years of which must have included responsibility managing environmental projects. Assignment to some locations may require three years of supervising environmental professional and technical staff.
Note:
Applicants may substitute an applicable advanced education degree for up to two years of required experience. Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points. This position will be open until filled. 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans