Salary: $76,608.00 - $120,814.00 Annually
Location : Baltimore City
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 8436-SHA-61.5-08-SP-10/26
Department: State Highway Administration
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
DescriptionMaryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration Baltimore City Program Lead (Environmental Analyst IV)Grade 18 (8436) SP# 26-61.5-08YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITIONhttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmdThe Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration's (MDOT SHA) Office of Environmental Design (OED) is currently recruiting for a Program Lead (Environmental Analyst IV) in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
Job Duties:
The Office of Environmental Design's (OED) Water Programs Division (WPD) is responsible for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program for SHA. The WPD responsibilities include ensuring SHA is meeting its restoration compliance goals and working towards, achieving and/or maintaining compliance with Maryland surface water quality standards (designated uses, water quality criteria, anti-degradation), MS4 discharge permit conditions, based on the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) to minimize pollutants entering Maryland waterways from SHA storm drain systems and restore impervious surfaces.
This is an advanced senior level position that functions as Program Lead in WPD and provides technical expertise, specialized services, and leads multi-disciplinary teams to support compliance with SHA's NPDES/MS4 permit. Responsibilities include managing the Restoration Implementation program which includes, but is not limited to, project planning, design, permitting, advertisement, and construction of various best management practices. This position also includes; fieldwork planning and implementation, adaptive management, coordinating with other State and federal agencies for WPD, directing and monitoring the work from consultant teams, supervising teams of multi-disciplinary technical experts to deliver planning and restoration compliance needs, and data analysis and reporting. This position requires independent decision making to manage large complex environmental programs, such as, the Restoration Implementation program, to ensure compliance with current permit conditions and plan for future permit compliance, all working towards mitigating environmental impacts from existing roads and transportation projects.
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.
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 Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Additional InformationADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Special Requirements: Requirement (i.e. on call duty, employees must be able to be reached by a phone/pager, etc.) that are found on the specification sheet.
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.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 (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554The 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.The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
Please Note: The Maryland Department of Transportation 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/). The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.01
Do you possess 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?
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Do you have six (6) years of experience in environmental analysis to include the development of plans, specifications, estimates, and design, or six (6) 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.
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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/work history. 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. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
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Do you have Two (2) years of experience in planning, design, permitting, advertisement, and/or construction of water quality related projects?
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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. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
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Do you have a valid driver's license in the state of Maryland? This information must be on the application.
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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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