Lead Environmental Specialist / Safety Officer at Maryland Environmental Service

Ridgely, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

91933.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Compliance, Project Management, Technical Writing, Safety Management, Regulatory Knowledge, Client Interaction, Field Services, Environmental Inspection, Permit Management, Training Coordination, Incident Reporting, Safety Inspections, Emergency Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis, Chemical Inventory Management, Safety Training

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

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 Lead Environmental Specialist/Safety Officer to join the Environmental Operations Group at the Midshore II Landfill located in Ridgely, MD. This position monitors compliance of environmental operation, construction and monitoring activities with Federal, State and local permit and regulatory requirements. Provides environmental documentation, various environmental inspection and field services, as well as permitting and technical services. Writes technical reports, scopes of work, proposals and budgets. Interacts with clients, contractors, vendors and regulatory officials. Coordinates and manages subcontracted work. Develops and delivers presentations to clients, regulatory/stakeholder groups and citizens. Provides project management support. Monitors on-site work being performed by staff and subcontractors. Provides health and safety support for the assigned project, site and/or staff by ensuring that all work is being conducted in a safe manner and in compliance with the Health and Safety Plan (HASP) and overall MES Safety requirements. Coordinates and tracks safety related/required training with MES Safety and work team members. Assists with correct and accurate completion of incident reports and vehicle accident and injury reports and ensures all accidents and injuries are reported to the MES Safety team and supervisors as soon as possible. Ensures that all work team members are familiar with the procedures for emergency evacuation, regularly reviews emergency procedures and evacuation map and plans with staff, and completes or assists with annual fire drills. Conducts or assists Facility Managers with regular safety meetings for work team members appropriate to the work tasks and site conditions. Conducts regular site safety inspections, alerts work team members of any potential unsafe work conditions, and assists team with guidance to correct. Authorizes personnel to stop work upon determination that an imminent safety hazard, emergency situation, or other potentially dangerous situation exists. Provides initial safety briefings to familiarize site personnel, contractors and visitors with the overall site conditions, hazards, and reviews the contents of the HASP specifically with regards to safe conduct of work. Coordinates, tracks and provides Safety Tailgate and Kicksheet reviews for work team members. Provides follow up corrective actions from accident review meeting incidents. Develops and submits Job Hazard Analyses (JHA)s for new work and provide regular reviews of JHAs for appropriate work conditions. Performs safety and safety-related inspections. Updates chemical lists, maintains chemical inventories and updates Safety Data Sheet (SDS) binders. Ensures required federal and state postings are current in communal areas where work team has access to information. Attends Bi-Monthly Safety Meetings, provides feedback to Safety team, and trains and communicates monthly Safety topics and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH), and MES practices and procedures with work team members. Performs other work related duties as assigned. May manage supervisory and/or non-supervisory employees. Estimated Pay Range: $66,861.04 - $91,933.74 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 in environmental science, engineering, ecology, biology, chemistry, geology or a related field from an accredited college or university plus five years of experience in environmental science, regulations, engineering or management, two years of which must have included responsibility managing environmental projects. Assignment to some locations may require two years of supervising environmental professional and technical staff. Note: Applicants may substitute an applicable advanced education degree for up to two years of experience. Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points. This position will be open until filled. 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. 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 700 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.

Responsibilities

The Lead Environmental Specialist/Safety Officer monitors compliance with environmental regulations and provides health and safety support for projects. Responsibilities include managing subcontracted work, conducting safety inspections, and developing safety training programs.