Division Chief, Environmental Dredging & Restoration

Maryland Environmental Service is seeking a Division Chief for Environmental Dredging & Restoration in Odenton, MD. The role involves overseeing multi-disciplinary services, requiring experience in business development, project management, and environmental solutions. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in related fields. The position offers a salary range of $124,370.75 to $171,009.33 and includes benefits like health insurance and paid leave.
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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.





Job Description:

The Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Division Chief to join the Environmental Dredging and Restoration Group. The position is located at the MES Headquarters in Millersville, MD. The ideal candidate will develop, direct, and oversee multi-disciplinary services for the planning, design, construction, site management and documentation of projects and facilities, and supporting services for MES clients. The selected candidate should have experience in business development, management of large teams of technical and operational staff, technical writing skills, strategic planning, environmental and project management.



Estimated Pay Range:


$124,370.75 - $171,009.33





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:


Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus nine years of environmental, engineering, or marine activities and project management experience, five years of which include supervisory experience





Experience in dredging projects, hazardous waste management, remediation and projects related to dredged material management, environmental mitigation, restoration and management, and innovative reuse is preferred.





Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points.





This position will be open until August 10, 2026.





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.