ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER II Salary $84,229.00 - $136,003.00 Annually Location Baltimore City Job Type Full Time Job Number MTA-8438-Env Mgr II-22025 Department Maryland Transit Administration Opening Date 02/27/2025 + Description + Benefits Description Maryland Transit Administration Environmental Manager II (8438) Office of Safety Management and Risk Control Executive Service “Open Until Filled” *This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority* **Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply** Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team. DESCRIPTION The Maryland Transit Administration is recruiting an Environmental Manager II. This position is responsible for monitoring programs as required for the environmental compliance aspects of MTA’s comprehensive Agency Safety Plan (ASP). The candidate initiates and manages vendor/consultant contracts in hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal, waste oil removal, spill remediation, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The position performs comprehensive investigations of environmental accidents/incidents to identify causes, determine facts, recommend appropriate corrective actions, and develop effective preventative measures. He/she manages and evaluates environmental compliance activities within the agency and mitigates impacts to the environment related to the operation and maintenance of transportation systems and facilities. They maintain and document compliance with all environmental laws and regulations. This position is instrumental in planning, supervising, managing, and coordinating all environmental or socio-impact pertaining to safety and compliance. This position would receive managerial supervision from the Chief Safety Officer and the Deputy Chief Safety Officer – Emergency Management and Compliance. This position supervises Environmental Manager I and/or Environmental Analyst staff. Additional duties include but are not limited to: + Manage environmental inspections/audits of all facilities, sites, and rolling stock. + Supervise environmental investigations in response to employee complaints and to remove work hazards. + Represent the agency at public meetings/hearings to explain the environmental impacts of projects or programs. + Research and review current environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations as required. + Evaluate for testing or purchase all hazardous chemicals within MTA, and maintain databases of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Chemical Information Lists (CIL) + This position requires the candidate to stay abreast of the industry’s best practices and developments in the changing field of environmental compliance. This vacancy is located in Baltimore City, MD Qualifications Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, horticulture or related sciences, forestry, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, or other related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering. Experience: Nine years’ experience in environmental analysis, including the development of plans, specifications, estimates, or design, or nine years in environmental management, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of environmental compliance plans for air quality, stormwater management, hazardous waste management, etc. Two years of this experience must include experience supervising employees, consultants, or contractors in an environmental area. * Experience in a transit or transportation setting is a plus. *Experience working or interacting with federal and state agencies is desired. Notes: 1. Possession of a master’s degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience. 2. Possession of a doctorate in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for two years of non-supervisory experience. 3. U. S Armed Forces military service experience as defined under minimum qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Licenses & Certifications Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. *Additional certifications listed below may be required within an agreed-upon timeframe if hired. They include: + TSI Certifications in transit rail incident investigation, effectively managing transit emergencies, transit system safety, and fundamentals of bus collision investigation. + EPA Certifications such as Asbestos Inspector/Manager and Asbestos Safety Health Specialist, with possession of the EPA Asbestos Safety Health Supervisor certification preferred. + Maryland Department of the Environment Erosion and Sediment Control certification. The following certifications will be required within 6 months of hire: + Roadway Protection Level I and II – Light Rail and METRO + Contractor Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) for AMTRAK and CSX. Additional Information TO APPLY: You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd . Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ). Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. TTY call 711. TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit. The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation or any other protected status. Issue Date: 2/77/2025 Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting: https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152 Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits! *Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits. Employer Maryland Department of Transportation Address See Job Posting for Specific Address to Mail an Application ------------, Maryland, ------------ Phone See Job Posting Website http://www.mdot.maryland.gov Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email