Salary: $76,608.00 - $120,814.00 Annually
Location : Baltimore City
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 8436-MDTA-7/26
Department: Maryland Transportation Authority
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
OPEN RECRUITMENT
Nature of Work: The Environmental Scientist within the Office of Environmental, Safety & Risk Management (OESRM),performs professional environmental compliance and program management activities to ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and policies. They serve as the subject matter expert on environmental compliance programs, including air and water quality, hazardous materials and waste management, fuel oil storage tanks, spill prevention and response, recycling, indoor air quality, asbestos and lead-based paint management, and environmental audits. This role conducts facility inspections, environmental evaluations, and construction project reviews to identify compliance issues, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and project specifications. They also provide environmental guidance and training to employees, contractors, and external stakeholders; oversee environmental consultants and review technical deliverables for quality and accuracy; support implementation of the Environmental Management System (EMS); and prepare reports documenting findings, recommendations, and compliance status. Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with implementation of an Environmental Management System (EMS) and coordinate the web-based management of agency environmental documents and records;
• Provide support for the development, implementation, and progression of various environmental programs including recycling, oil-water separator (OWS), lead-based paint/asbestos and other environmental compliance initiatives;
• Review and provide technical comments on environmental policies, task orders, Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), work plans, and other project documents to ensure compliance and minimize environmental liabilities;
• Provide safety and environmental training as necessary; and
• Respond to spills and emergencies.

This position will report directly to the Environmental Manager or other designated official. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position. This position may require extensive walking during inspections.
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.
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, forestry, horticultural or related sciences, geography, environmental planning, civil engineering, sociology, economics, planning, anthropology, architectural history or related fields such as ecology, landscape architecture, or environmental engineering.

Experience: Six years experience in environmental analysis to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates, and design, OR six years 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.

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 (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
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
Applicants must possess a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.

Additional Information
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 08/12/2026.

The incumbent in this position will not 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 () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (). 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.

Issue Date: 07/29/2026
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.