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Maryland Environmental Service

Environmental Specialist / Environmental Specialist Trainee

full-time•Millersville•$50k - $69k

Summary

Location

Millersville

Salary

$50k - $69k

Type

full-time

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role

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 Find Jobs.

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:

Maryland Environmental Service (MES) has an opening for an Environmental Specialist Trainee/ Environmental Specialist to join the Technical and Environmental Services Group at our Headquarters located in Millersville, MD. Responsibilities include lab coordination, sample receiving, compliance report review, and occasional sampling. The position consists primarily of office work. There will be occasional field work and this requires the ability to perform confined space entry and lift 50 pounds.

Estimated Pay Range:

Environmental Specialist Trainee: $45,666.23 - $62,791.65

Environmental Specialist: $50,233.92 - $69,070.88

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:

Minimum education requirements for each position include a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology or a related field from an accredited college or university plus:

  • Environmental Specialist Trainee: No additional experience is required.

  • Environmental Specialist: One year of experience in chemistry, environmental science, regulations, or compliance.

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

The preferred candidate should have the ability to multitask under time sensitive deadlines, have a proficient understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel, understanding of chemical analysis process and units, experience with environmental compliance, as well as working within a dynamic, high demand environment.

This position will be open until filled

The Environmental Specialist Trainee position is eligible for on-spot, contingent offers. Candidates who apply after an on-spot offer has been extended (including internal candidates) will not be considered unless the candidate who receives the on-spot, contingent offer does not complete the process to become an MES employee.

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.

What you'll do

  • Responsibilities include lab coordination, sample receiving, compliance report review, and occasional sampling. The position consists primarily of office work with some field work required.

About Maryland Environmental Service

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Maryland Environmental Service pay for a Environmental Specialist / Environmental Specialist Trainee?

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Maryland Environmental Service offers a competitive compensation package for the Environmental Specialist / Environmental Specialist Trainee role. The salary range is USD 51k - 69k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Environmental Specialist / Environmental Specialist Trainee do at Maryland Environmental Service?

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As a Environmental Specialist / Environmental Specialist Trainee at Maryland Environmental Service, you will: responsibilities include lab coordination, sample receiving, compliance report review, and occasional sampling. The position consists primarily of office work with some field work required..

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The Environmental Specialist / Environmental Specialist Trainee position at Maryland Environmental Service is based in Millersville, Maryland, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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