Salary: $93,138.00 - $146,883.00 Annually
Location : Baltimore City
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 8438-SHA-ES-61.5-06-TC-07/26
Department: State Highway Administration
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
(Open Recruitment)
Executive Service
*This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority*Assistant Division Chief (Environmental Manager II)
Grade 21 (8438) SP# 26-61.5-06

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Environmental Design, Environmental Programs Division is seeking to fill an executive service position for an Assistant Division Chief (Environmental Manager II) in Baltimore City. This positionis open to anyonewho meet the preferred qualifications below.

Nature of work: The main purpose of this position is to assist the Division Chief with the supervision, management, direction, and administration of work in the Environmental Programs Division (EPD) within the Office of Environmental Design (OED). The Assistant Division Chief (ADC) provides leadership and management support to a division responsible for supporting SHA's capital and operating programs regarding environmental permitting, compensatory mitigation, and environmental regulatory compliance. EPD is the lead division responsible for the avoidance and minimization of impacts to regulated natural resources (wetlands and waterways/trees/critical area) and for the planning, design, advertisement, monitoring, adaptive management, and remediation of all compensatory mitigation and stewardship projects. EPD is also the lead division responsible for SHA's wildlife program.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:MDOT Benefits Guide
Qualifications

Preferred 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, horticulture or related sciences, forestry, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history, or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering.

Experience: Nine (9) years of experience in environmental analysis, to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates and design,

OR

Nine (9) years of 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,

Two (2) years of which must include experience supervising employees, consultants or contractors in an environmental area.

Two (2) years of experience in natural resource permitting and/or mitigation.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing/supervising professional teams, including environmental scientists and/or project managers.

Notes:

1. Possession of a master's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.

2. Possession of a doctorate's degree in one of the disciplines required may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory experience.

3. 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

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.
Additional Information

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http:// www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.Consideration for employment 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.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
Please Note: The State Highway Administration 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.
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/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:

410-545-5554



01

Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural sciences, earth science, physical science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, agronomy, horticulture or related sciences, forestry, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history, or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have nine (9) years of experience in environmental analysis, to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates and design, OR nine (9) years of 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?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
04

Do you have two (2) years of experience supervising employees, consultants or contractors in an environmental area?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
06

Do you have two (2) years of experience with natural resource permitting or mitigation?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of the employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type N/A in the box. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.
08

Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?

• Yes
• No

09

Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025. It is important that you review and include all relevant information in your application, along with any supporting documentation. For example, this may include driver's licenses, transcripts, course evaluations for foreign degrees, rotation memos, and other pertinent documents. Once you have submitted your application, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide additional information. Please initial below to certify that you have read and understand this statement.
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