This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team that provides environmental solutions to the public and private sectors throughout the State of Maryland.
Job Description:
Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is seeking an Environmental Specialist (ES) to join the Environmental Dredging and Restoration Group at our Headquarters facility in Millersville, MD. The position includes various components; environmental education and outreach (assist the education team with developing and delivering educational outreach programs, including classroom presentations and site tours), field work (assist various environmental specialists in sampling, monitoring, invasive control, avian monitoring), office (assist with writing and formatting technical reports, data review and compilation). Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
Estimated Pay Range:
$43,811.20 – $48,000.00
Benefits:
- Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts
- 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match
- Paid vacation, personal and sick leave
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Tuition assistance
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in environmental education, or biology, environmental science, ecology, or a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of related experience. Must have a valid driver’s license with less than 5 points and be able to lift 50 pounds.
Preferred qualifications:
Preferred candidate must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, will have some experience with environmental education programs, avian field identification capabilities, and fluency in MS Office Suite.
This position will be open until filled.
Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas.
