Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Grade N26

NREP; Wheaton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Government’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Compliance Supervisor to lead a team of health specialists and code enforcement officers in enforcing air, water, noise, and other environmental codes across the county.

The role focuses on managing case intake, coordinating with DPS, DOT, DGS, OEMHS, and others, and ensuring legally defensible enforcement while maintaining high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in environmental health investigatory/enforcement work after registration as Environmental Health Specialist (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Montgomery County Code environmental compliance requirements across multiple areas.
• Experience managing environmental compliance operations and coordinating with multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Environmental Compliance Section and supervise a team of Environmental Health Specialists and Code Enforcement Officers.
• Manage case intake, routing, and legally defensible resolution of complaints.
• Coordinate environmental compliance activities with multiple county departments and external agencies.

Skills

Environmental compliance ops

Field investigations

Legal enforcement knowledge

Case management

Stakeholder coordination

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Environmental Compliance Supervisor, Grade N26

Montgomery County Government

Department of Environmental Protection

2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland 20902

Salary Range: $89,721 to $144,272

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 industryleading 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 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.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

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 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, managing and maintaining 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 discomforts 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.

As a manager/supervisor of unionized employees, this position has a responsibility 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 trainings within the first three to six months or within the specified timeframe.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.


• Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist in Maryland.

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, which includes a physical examination and 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.

PREFERRED CRITERIA, INTERVIEW PREFERENCES

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.

Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The Job Number for Environmental Compliance Supervisor is 2026-00637.

This Recruitment Closes November 10, 2026.

EOE M/F/H