Program Lead (Environmental Analyst IV)

Maryland; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

401(k) benefits

Free transit program

Advanced education opportunities

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) Office of Environmental Design (OED) in Baltimore City is seeking a Program Lead (Environmental Analyst IV) to manage the Restoration Implementation program within the Water Programs Division.

This advanced senior role requires independent decision-making to ensure compliance with NPDES/MS4 permit conditions and future permit needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, forestry, horticulture or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering.
• Six years experience in environmental analysis to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates, and design, or six years experience in environmental management to include the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental compliance plans for air quality, storm water management, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, solid waste management or multi-media operations.
• Notes: Possession of a Master's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.
• Notes: Possession of a Doctorate's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory experience.
• Notes: U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Restoration Implementation program which includes, but is not limited to, project planning, design, permitting, advertisement, and construction of various best management practices.
• Fieldwork planning and implementation.
• Adaptive management.
• Coordinating with other State and federal agencies for WPD.
• Directing and monitoring the work from consultant teams.
• Supervising teams of multi-disciplinary technical experts to deliver planning and restoration compliance needs.
• Data analysis and reporting.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration's (MDOT SHA) Office of Environmental Design (OED) is currently recruiting for a Program Lead (Environmental Analyst IV) in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Job Duties

The Office of Environmental Design's (OED) Water Programs Division (WPD) is responsible for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program for SHA. The WPD responsibilities include ensuring SHA is meeting its restoration compliance goals and working towards, achieving and or maintaining compliance with Maryland surface water quality standards (designated uses, water quality criteria, anti-degradation), MS4 discharge permit conditions, based on the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) to minimize pollutants entering Maryland waterways from SHA storm drain systems and restore impervious surfaces.

• Managing the Restoration Implementation program which includes, but is not limited to, project planning, design, permitting, advertisement, and construction of various best management practices.
• Fieldwork planning and implementation.
• Adaptive management.
• Coordinating with other State and federal agencies for WPD.
• Directing and monitoring the work from consultant teams.
• Supervising teams of multi-disciplinary technical experts to deliver planning and restoration compliance needs.
• Data analysis and reporting.

This is an advanced senior level position that functions as Program Lead in WPD and provides technical expertise, specialized services, and leads multi-disciplinary teams to support compliance with SHA's NPDES/MS4 permit. The position requires independent decision making to manage large complex environmental programs, such as the Restoration Implementation program, to ensure compliance with current permit conditions and plan for future permit compliance, all working towards mitigating environmental impacts from existing roads and transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, forestry, horticultural or related sciences, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering.
• Experience: Six years experience in environmental analysis to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates, and design, or six years experience in environmental management to include the development, implementation and monitoring of environmental compliance plans for air quality, storm water management, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, solid waste management or multi-media operations.

• Notes: Possession of a Master's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.
• Notes: Possession of a Doctorate's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory experience.
• Notes: U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses & Certifications: Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Additional Information

Special Requirements: Requirement (i.e. on call duty, employees must be able to be reached by a phone/pager, etc.) that are found on the specification sheet.

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/).

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Appropriate auxiliary aid and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Applicants who have held more than one position at the same employer, should list each position, the length of time, and the corresponding duties.

The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment.

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.

Applicants who possess a Bilingual background are encouraged to apply.

• The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
• MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

We are an equal opportunity employer. MDOT SHA 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.

Issue Date

10/05/2026