Environmental Compliance Technician (Field Based)

ERM; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 69,386 - 102,301; Full time

Job summary

ERM is hiring an Environmental Compliance Technician to support a key client’s project in Newburg, Maryland. In this role, you will perform and document environmental inspections of facilities and operating areas and perform corrective actions.

This full-time, limited-term position lasts 6 months with renewal potential. The role emphasizes data collection, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with ERM project managers and client staff to promote environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of field experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred – more important is training with trades, mechanical pumps etc.
• Hazwoper certification preferred.
• Local candidates preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Stormwater MSGP requirements, SPCC requirements and waste tracking.
• Experience operating water pumps, piping and basic mechanical skills.
• Proficient with basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) for inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Water management and transferring water to sumps and pipes; conduct compliance sampling and inspections.
• Perform and document environmental inspections of onsite facilities and record observations.
• Inspections support compliance with spill prevention, wastewater, stormwater, storage tanks, and waste management.
• Collect stormwater samples and visually inspect sample quality at designated locations.
• Measure water elevations and collect samples from onsite wells.
• Address minor mechanical issues and maintain safe work practices with PPE.
• Communicate with ERM Project Manager and client staff; build relationships for environmental stewardship.

Job description

ERM is hiring an Environmental Compliance Technician to support a key client’s project in Newburg, Maryland. In this role, you will perform and document environmental inspections of facilities and operating areas and perform corrective actions. This is a full‑time (40 hours per week) limited‑term role with a duration of 6 months, renewable.

Responsibilities

• Water management, transfer water from various sumps and pipes to pons, conduct compliance sampling and inspections.
• Perform and document environmental inspections of various onsite facilities and operating areas and record observations using inspection forms.
• The inspections support compliance with environmental regulations concerning spill prevention, wastewater, stormwater, storage tanks, and waste management.
• As requested, collect samples of stormwater at designated locations and visually inspect the quality of the sample.
• Measure water elevations and collect water samples from onsite wells.
• As needed, address minor mechanical issues (i.e. remove and replace tank appurtenances, drain secondary containment, repair/replace rain gauge, replace drum lid, etc.).
• Perform work safely, complying with ERM and client requirements and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, including hardhat, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and orange high‑visibility vest.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope‑specific assignments.
• Communicate with ERM Project Manager, various regulatory agencies, and client staff and subcontracts at the various client facilities. Key aspect of work is to develop relationship with client personnel at the facilities to promote environmental stewardship.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of field experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred – more important is training with trades, mechanical pumps etc.
• Hazwoper certification preferred.
• Previous data center, power plant or BESS experience a plus.
• A working vehicle, valid driver’s license, and a good driving record; ability to drive to the various project locations. Ability to rent a vehicle.
• Effective observational and organization skills; experience recording detailed technical data a plus.
• Effective communication skills with ERM and client staff.
• Knowledge and experience with Stormwater MSGP requirements, SPCC requirements and waste tracking.
• Experience operating water pumps piping and basic mechanical skills.
• Experience with water and soil sample collection a plus.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel) for communication and preparation of inspection documentation.
• Local candidates preferred.

Pay Transparency

For the Environmental Compliance Technician position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $69,386 – $102,301, $33.35/hr – $49.18/hr USD, limited‑term, non‑exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. This job may be eligible for bonus pay. Casual and fixed‑term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefit‑eligible employees. Benefits Eligibility is limited to regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed‑Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.