Section Chief, Environmental Operations (Dredging & Restoration)

Maryland Environmental Service; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maryland Environmental Service seeks a Section Chief to lead the Environmental Dredging and Restoration Group at MES Headquarters in Millersville, MD. You will develop, direct, and prioritize Section work, ensuring compliance and cost effectiveness on environmental projects.

The role requires eight years in environmental science/engineering with five years supervising staff; advanced degrees may substitute two years. Excellent coordination with agencies and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or a related field plus eight years of experience.
• Five years of experience managing environmental projects and supervising staff.
• Advanced degree may substitute up to two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, direct, manage, and prioritize work at the Section level to ensure cost effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies to guide dredging and restoration projects.
• Lead efforts in business development, planning, and coordination within the Environmental Dredging and Restoration Group.

Skills

Business development

Labor management

Technical writing

Strategic planning

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences/engineering

Job description

Maryland Environmental Service seeks a Section Chief to lead the Environmental Dredging and Restoration Group at MES Headquarters in Millersville, MD. You will develop, direct, and prioritize Section work, ensuring compliance and cost effectiveness on environmental projects.

The role requires eight years in environmental science/engineering with five years supervising staff; advanced degrees may substitute two years. Excellent coordination with agencies and stakeholders is essential.