Environmental Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
6 days ago
$66,861 - $91,934
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Contractor
Ridgely, Maryland, United States
Onsite
Company Size
501-1,000 employees Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
MES was established by the General Assembly in 1970 to assist with the preservation, improvement, and management of the quality of air, land, water, and natural resources, and to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of the State. Today, MES employs over 800 teammates and operates more than 1,000 environmental projects across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. As a not-for-profit business unit of the state of Maryland, MES provides multi-disciplinary environmental compliance services to enhance and protect the environment through innovative solutions to the region’s most complex environmental challenges.
The Lead Environmental Specialist/Safety Officer will be based at the Mid‑shore II Landfill in Ridgely, MD, and will monitor compliance of environmental operations, construction, and monitoring activities with federal, state, and local permit and regulatory requirements.
Key duties include providing environmental documentation, conducting inspections and field services, handling permitting and technical services, and preparing technical reports, scopes of work, proposals, and budgets. The role also involves coordinating and managing subcontracted work and interacting with clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory officials.
Health and safety responsibilities encompass ensuring all work follows the Health and Safety Plan and MES safety standards, coordinating required safety training, managing incident and accident reporting, conducting emergency evacuation drills, and leading regular safety meetings and site inspections. The specialist will also develop Job Hazard Analyses, maintain chemical inventories and SDS binders, and authorize work stoppages when hazards are identified.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology, biology, chemistry, geology, or a related field and possess at least five years of relevant experience, including two years of managing environmental projects. A valid driver’s license with fewer than five points is required, and an advanced degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
The position offers a salary range of $66,861.04 to $91,933.74.