Director of Environmental Management

Please take a look at what you can expect to earn as a Director of Environmental Management

during your first year as a full time Employee with Washington County Government:

• Six (6) Paid Personal Days
• Eighty (80) Paid Vacation Hours
• Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays
• One Hundred & Twenty (120) Paid Sick Hours
• County and Employee funded Healthcare including Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Coverage
• County Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• County Paid Life Insurance
• County Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Up to $2,500.00 Annual Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• County and Employee funded Defined Pension Plan
  • Vested in just five (5) years.
  • Credit for Prior Active Military Service and Unused Paid Sick Days.
• An Annual Salary of $101,005 – $161,450.

If our Director of Environmental Management, comprehensive compensation package interests you, please continue reading through our job posting to learn more about the position’s duties, responsibilities, prerequisites, etc. and apply online today.

Director of Environmental Management:

Water Quality, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management and Engineering Services

Responsible for the safe, economical and efficient operations and management of the Departments of Water Quality and Solid Waste in compliance with all State and Federal environmental regulations. Responsible for the County’s implementation and management of the MD State MS4 NPDES permit. Responsible for fiscal management and overall budgeting, problem solving and public relations for the Division. Responsible for all administrative and operational aspects of both agencies’ facilities together with facilities owned by private owners/municipalities and operated by the County. Responsible for local Nutrient Management and Tributary Strategies necessary for long-term environmental compliance in the County.

The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field. Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration is preferred but not required. Fifteen (15) year’s experience in management of major public utilities with progressively increasing responsibilities in a public water and wastewater agency/solid waste and recycling facility.

A working knowledge and formal training in waterworks and waste systems is preferred. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Possession of a Professional Engineer License is required (a Maryland license is preferred but not required).

Applicant should have considerable knowledge of the theory and practices of environmental management and public works administration. A working knowledge of wastewater treatment and waterworks facilities. Considerable knowledge of environmental regulations/strategies including nutrient trading/management, long-term allocation of nutrient loading, and tributary strategy initiatives. Excellent working knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting and fiscal management. Ability to effectively coordinate the activities of administrators and support staff members. Excellent communications skills. Ability to plan, maintain and manage efficient water/wastewater operations as well as solid waste and recycling operations to meet or exceed all local, state and federal programs. Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with government officials, co-workers, contractors, media representatives and the general public.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the safe, economical and efficient operations and management of the Departments of Water Quality and Solid Waste in compliance with all State and Federal environmental regulations. Responsible for the County’s implementation and management of the MD State MS4 NPDES permit. Responsible for fiscal management and overall budgeting, problem solving and public relations for the Division. Responsible for all administrative and operational aspects of both agencies’ facilities together with facilities owned by private owners/municipalities and operated by the County. Responsible for local Nutrient Management and Tributary Strategies necessary for long-term environmental compliance in the County.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some standing,

walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling in observing field activity in all areas.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A working knowledge and formal training in waterworks and waste systems is preferred. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Possession of a Professional Engineer License is required (from the state of Maryland is preferred but not required).

Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States and Wiling to provide unexpired USCIS Form I-9 employment eligibility verification documentation upon request.

7/202018, 8/29/2018, 10/14/2020, 12/19/2025

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals requiring special accommodations or assistance are requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 240-313-2350, Voice or TDD (D/HH use 711) M/F/H/V.

DEADLINE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS WITH HUMAN RESOURCES:

Tuesday, January 6th, 2025 @ 4:00 pm