Division Chief, Environmental Dredging & Restoration

Current MES Employees who are interested in applying for this position must visit the Internal MES Careers Page by going to their Workday Dashboard, clicking on the Career icon and selecting Find Jobs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team that provides environmental solutions to the public and private sectors throughout the State of Maryland.

Job Description: The Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Division Chief to join the Environmental Dredging and Restoration Group. The position is located at the MES Headquarters in Millersville, MD. The ideal candidate will develop, direct, and oversee multi-disciplinary services for the planning, design, construction, site management and documentation of projects and facilities, and supporting services for MES clients.

The selected candidate should have experience in business development, management of large teams of technical and operational staff, technical writing skills, strategic planning, environmental and project management. Estimated Pay Range: $124,370.75 - $171,009.33 Benefits: Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match Paid vacation, personal and sick leave Eleven paid holidays per year Tuition assistance Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus nine years of environmental, engineering, or marine activities and project management experience, five years of which include supervisory experience Experience in dredging projects, hazardous waste management, remediation and projects related to dredged material management, environmental mitigation, restoration and management, and innovative reuse is preferred.

Must have a valid driver's license with less than 5 points. This position will be open until August 10, 2026. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing required pre-employment screens, to include full background check, drug & alcohol screening, and position appropriate physical. Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas.