What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician II position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
*Open To All Qualified Candidates*
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals.
Nature of Work: The Environmental Technician II is responsible for environmental compliance, inspection, coordination, response, and support tasks for a designated maintenance facility. The individual will monitor, inspect, record, implement, and follow policies and procedures pertaining to the environmental impact of the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. This position aims to adhere to all local, state, federal, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws, standards, and guidelines to minimize disturbances to the environment. Work may be performed independently or as a crew.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists in winter storm activities and snow removal using dump trucks equipped with chemical spreaders and plows, large and small snow blowers, walk behind and tractor-equipped plows, manually shoveling snow/ice from sidewalks, etc.;
- Inspects and cleans fuel tanks and islands;
- Oversees the recycling of paper, cardboard, batteries, scrap tires, and scrap metal;
- Cleans drains, handles litter removal, and manages the inspection of the salt brine tanks;
- Maintains bulk storage bin inspections and management for sand, gravel, and dirt;
- Properly handles universal waste such as oil, antifreeze, and used absorbent;
- Oversees the accuracy of safety data sheets and the input of new products;
- Performs Oil/Water Separator (OWS) inspections to prevent stormwater pollution;
- Safely disposes of hazardous waste, sweeper dirt, and other pollutants; and
- Conducts regular safety and sanitation inspections of fire extinguishers, eye wash stations, and first aid kits.
Employees in this position will report directly to the Chief Facility Maintenance Officer. Employees are exposed to varying weather conditions while performing inspection work and are required to stand and walk for prolonged periods, work near traffic, and lift or carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Employees may be required to work underground or in other confined spaces on some assignments.
The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA).
MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of experience performing environmental inspection, coordination and support work in an industrial or maintenance operations setting.
Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
Note:
Candidates may substitute equivalent U.S. Armed Forces military service experience for civilian experience cited above.
3. Employees in the Environmental Technician I and II classifications must satisfy the employing TBU’s training and certification program requirements to be eligible for advancement to higher levels.
Special Requirements:
2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
3. Employees in these classifications are considered “Essential Employees” and may be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to “Essential Employee” status.
4. Employees in this safety-sensitive classification may be subject to random and/or post-accident drug/alcohol testing in accordance with State regulations on testing for illegal use of drugs and/or prohibited use of alcohol.
5. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.
All applications must be received by 01/02/2025.
Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American 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/). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.
The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. 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.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA 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.
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Issue Date: 12/16/2024
Salary : $42,056 - $66,759
