Assistant Division Chief, Environmental Analysis & Noise

Maryland-Department-of-Transportatio; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Highway Administration's Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering in Baltimore seeks an Assistant Division Chief to lead the Technical Analysis Section (Environmental Manager II). You will supervise teams handling highway noise, natural resources, and air quality while ensuring compliance with 23 CFR 772 and state laws.

This role requires extensive leadership, project management, and regulatory expertise, with strong communication skills for government and public interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or related field.
• Nine years of environmental analysis experience required.
• Nine years of environmental management experience including supervision.
• Two years of noise/acoustical analysis experience for transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Technical Analysis Section within OPPE.
• Lead noise, natural resources, and air quality teams to meet regs.
• Direct planning, prioritization, and execution of noise impact studies.
• Collaborate with FHWA and other agencies on environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership ability

Noise analysis

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences

Tools

Windows 11

MS Office 365

Adobe tools

GIS mapping

Job description

The State Highway Administration's Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering in Baltimore seeks an Assistant Division Chief to lead the Technical Analysis Section (Environmental Manager II). You will supervise teams handling highway noise, natural resources, and air quality while ensuring compliance with 23 CFR 772 and state laws.

This role requires extensive leadership, project management, and regulatory expertise, with strong communication skills for government and public interactions.