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Maryland Environmental Service

Senior Lead Operations Manager

full-time•Derwood•$88k - $122k

Summary

Location

Derwood

Salary

$88k - $122k

Type

full-time

Experience

10+ 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 has an opening for a Manager, Environmental Projects in our Environmental Operations Group at the Material Recycling Facility operated by MES located in Derwood MD. This position will be responsible for providing technical and operation oversight for the Material Recycling Facility and related projects. This includes on-site management of staff, procurement, budget development and oversight, operations and maintenance of facilities and equipment, production management, heavy equipment, and safety and environmental compliance. This position will assist with communication between MES Headquarters staff in Millersville, Maryland and the site, and will interact with the safety staff, clients, contractors, and vendors.

Estimated Pay Range:

$88,991.37 - $122,363.14

Salary range reflects the mid-point of classification range. Compensation above the midpoint may be considered based on experience and qualifications, subject to approval. The existing midpoint for this classification is $122,363.14.

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, anthropology or a related field from an accredited college or university plus eight years of experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management, five years of which must have included responsibility managing environmental projects and supervising environmental professional and technical staff, or responsibility planning, supervising, and conducting cultural resources evaluations, and managing and reviewing consultant work products to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

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.

What you'll do

  • The Senior Lead Operations Manager will provide technical and operational oversight for the Material Recycling Facility and related projects. Responsibilities include on-site management of staff, procurement, budget oversight, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

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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Maryland Environmental Service offers a competitive compensation package for the Senior Lead Operations Manager role. The salary range is USD 89k - 122k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

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As a Senior Lead Operations Manager at Maryland Environmental Service, you will: the Senior Lead Operations Manager will provide technical and operational oversight for the Material Recycling Facility and related projects. Responsibilities include on-site management of staff, procurement, budget oversight, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance..

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