Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Grade N26

Montgomery County, Maryland; Wheaton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Compliance Supervisor (Grade N26) to lead a field staff across air, water, noise, and waste enforcement. You will drive investigations, coordinate with multiple agencies, and manage case databases to ensure lawful, defensible outcomes.

The role requires 5 years in environmental health enforcement, a Bachelor's degree, and Maryland registration. Occasional field visits and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Five years of environmental health investigatory/enforcement work with relevant registration.
• Experience leading a multi-disciplinary environmental compliance team.
• Knowledge of Montgomery County environmental code and enforcement policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intake, routing, and legally defensible resolution of complaints.
• Supervise staff with coaching, performance management, and workload review.
• Coordinate with DPS, DOT, DGS, OEMHS, and other agencies on compliance activities.
• Serve as liaison to County Attorney on enforcement matters and orders.
• Support stormwater compliance and MS4 permit reporting responsibilities.
• Issue waivers, licenses, and approvals for noise and quarry activities.
• Maintain Environmental Case Management database and related systems.
• Respond to Maryland Public Information Act requests.
• Manage field operations equipment and training.

Skills

Environmental compliance ops

Field investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Legal processes

Evidence gathering

Case management

Partnership building

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Environmental Case Management database

Job description

The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $89,721.00 to $116,996.00, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and highly organized Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Grade N26, to lead a team of environmental compliance field staff responsible for enforcing key sections of Montgomery County environmental law across air quality, water quality, noise, quarries, pesticides, solid waste/illegal dumping, hazardous materials, and carryout bag requirements.

The successful candidate will have the following experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Experience managing environmental compliance operations at the state or local government level across multiple code areas.
• Experience conducting complex environmental field investigations and applying relevant laws.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements across multiple regulatory areas of the Montgomery County Code.
• Knowledge of legal processes and environmental health enforcement policies.
• Skill gathering and interpreting environmental evidence.
• Skill in case management, including administration of environmental case databases, intake coordination, routing, and tracking resolution of service requests.
• Ability to build active partnerships and coordinate with other regulatory entities.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and develop staff.
• Ability to manage sensitive compliance cases, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and maintain high customer service standards.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy, safe, and compliant environment for County residents, visitors, and businesses. As the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations of the Environmental Compliance Section and supervise a team of Environmental Health Specialists and Code Enforcement Officers.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing environmental compliance operations, including case intake, routing, and legally defensible resolution of complaints.
• Supervising environmental compliance staff, providing leadership, assigning and reviewing work, coaching, and performance management.
• Coordinating environmental compliance activities with the Department of Permitting Services (DPS), Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS), Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA), Fire and Rescue Service (FRS), Montgomery County Police Department, municipal governments, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), and local utilities.
• Serving as DEP’s liaison to the Office of the County Attorney on enforcement matters (citations, fines, Abatement Orders, Consent Orders, Show Cause Orders).
• Supporting DEP’s stormwater obligations by assisting with illicit discharge investigations and annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit reporting activities.
• Issuing waivers, licenses, and approvals for Temporary Noise Waivers, Noise Suppression Plans, and Quarry Licenses.
• With the support of the Department’s IT staff, manage and maintain the Environmental Case Management database, along with updating other systems, forms, and processes supporting environmental compliance and enforcement activities.
• Providing responses to Maryland Public Information Act requests.
• Managing equipment procurement, training, and resources for field operations.

Additional Information

This position may involve field work, including walking over uneven surfaces, bending, crouching, and exposure to dirt, grease, and other substances. Work may involve moderate discomfort and risks associated with environmental field investigations.

This position REQUIRES possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a county vehicle to conduct site visits, field investigations, attend inspections, and travel throughout the County where public transportation is not available.

Occasional evening or weekend work outside of normal business hours may be required.

This position requires registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in Maryland. Information on registration and renewal requirements can be found on the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists website: Pages - Board of Environmental Health Specialists Home

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position is responsible for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.

To ensure a positive workplace and to comply with federal, state, and County laws, the incumbent is responsible for completing mandatory training within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in environmental health investigatory/enforcement work after having attained Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (or other equivalent registration).

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Licenses

• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence.
• This position requires registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in Maryland. Information on registration and renewal requirements can be found on the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists website: Pages - Board of Environmental Health Specialists Home

Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.

Medical Protocol: Core Exam II with Drug/Alcohol Screen – This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including a physical examination and a drug screening.

Financial Disclosure Statement: The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement upon hire and annually thereafter. All statements are publicly available.

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Experience managing environmental compliance activities at the state or local government level across multiple code areas such as air, water, noise, quarries, pesticides, solid waste/illegal dumping, hazardous materials, and carryout bags.

• Case management expertise administering an environmental case database and coordinating service request intake, routing, and resolution.
• Experience in legal processes, policies, and enforcement within the environmental health field, partnering with county/city attorneys (citations, fines, Abatement/Consent/Show Cause Orders) and producing legally defensible reports.
• Experience planning, directing, and supervising employees following all applicable policies, personnel regulations, and agreements, while maintaining a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
• Excellent customer service track record of equitable enforcement, respectful engagement, and resolving complaints with strong customer service skills.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.