Environmental Compliance Specialist II | Maryland Department of the Environment | Handshake

The Environmental Compliance Specialist II at the Maryland Department of the Environment focuses on enforcing compliance for animal feeding operations. Responsibilities include evaluating best management practices and enforcing environmental laws. The position requires site inspections in various agricultural environments, necessitating protective gear and exposure to weather conditions. The role is full-time, with a salary range of $63,154–$99,603 annually, and involves driving a State vehicle.
The Environmental Compliance Specialist II will serve as an inspector focusing on animal feeding operations (AFO) compliance enforcement. In this role, they will evaluate, recommend, and maintain effective best management practices on production and land application areas of AFOs, while enforcing the General Discharge Permit and other environmental laws to protect human health and the environment.




This position involves the following working conditions:




Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
Exposure to agricultural production environments, including waste storage and handling areas.
Required use of protective equipment—such as goggles, gloves, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, hard hats and masks—during site visits when required.
Bio-Security is mandatory at AFO’s to prevent or reduce the transfer of contaminants between AFO’s. Bio-Hazard Gear may be required when entering some facilities.
Exposure to all types of weather conditions.




The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state driver’s license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state’s Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.