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Deputy Director of Environmental Programs

Job Details:

  • Environmental Management
  • Washington County
Deadline: 12/29/2025 04:00 PM

Job Description:

Washington County offers a full compensation package that reflects how much we value our employees. Please take a look at what you can expect to earn as a Deputy Director of Environmental Programs during your first year as a full time Employee with Washington County Government:

  • Sixty (60) Paid Personal Hours
  • 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 $93,496 – $149,448 starting..

If our Deputy Director of Environmental Programs 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.

JOB TITLE:Deputy Director of Env. ProgramsGRADE18
DEPARTMENT:Water Quality and Solid WasteFLSA STATUS:Exempt
REPORTS TO:Director of Environmental Management  
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

With general direction from the Director of Environmental Management this position serves as the program / project manager for Washington County’s long-term water, stormwater, and wastewater strategies. This position will offer subject matter expertise on long-term programs, projects, and initiatives for Washington County. This position will perform complex and detailed analyses and projections of environmental programs, regulations, legislation, policies, and liabilities for Washington County and our neighboring counties.

Will be trusted to ensure any programs or initiatives remain in compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations.

May be called upon to provide technical input on environmental initiatives and/or alternatives for the presentation and review by County leaders, Commissioners, Committees and the general public.

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.)

  • Program manager for environmental projects and water infrastructure initiatives.
    • Manages strategic projects related to water, wastewater, and solid waste initiatives. (Manages community water and wastewater projects; coordinates completion of work products from varied departments and entities.)
    • Provides technical support for environmental programs. (Provides technical support, research, and reporting on the County’s assessment and implementation of projects involving the Potomac river (conducts research, makes recommendations; and coordinates efforts with other jurisdictions.)
    • Research and reports on environmental legislation. (Reviews and evaluates environmental and energy related legislation; reports status of legislation throughout the General Assembly session; and completes written analysis and detailed reports.)
    • May perform other essential job functions specific to the position and department assignment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • 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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Five years’ experience in project management of major public utilities with progressively increasing responsibilities in a public water and wastewater agency/solid waste and recycling facility.
  • Master’s degree in civil engineering or environmental management is preferred but not required. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
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.

Exempt/Non-Essential 12/2025

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:

Monday, December 29, 2025 @ 4:00pm

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WASHINGTON COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4735
Telephone: (240) 313-2350
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I certify that, if employed, I will produce documents to establish that I am legally able to work in the United States. I understand that a final employment offer is contingent upon completion of INS Form I-9 and receipt of acceptable documentation at the time of hire.

In the event that I am provided a conditional offer of employment, I consent to taking an employment physical examination to include an alcohol and drug screen and such future physical examinations as may be lawfully required by the County. I authorize the County to contact my previous employers, if necessary, and obtain employment information from them, and to further investigate the truthfulness of my application, including review of my motor vehicle record and such future periodic review as may be lawfully required by the County.

I certify that answers given herein are true to the best of my knowledge.

I understand further that any false answers or statements or misleading omissions made by me on this application, in any interview for employment, in connection with the above mentioned investigation, or in any physical examination shall be sufficient grounds for my rejection as a candidate for employment or for immediate discharge, if discovered after my hiring.

I AGREE THAT EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY IS AN “AT-WILL” EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT MEANS THAT EITHER THE EMPLOYER OR THE EMPLOYEE MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE. I ALSO AGREE THAT NO REPRESENTATION BY ANY COUNTY OFFICIAL OR SUPERVISOR AND THAT NO PROVISION OF THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, ANY PERSONNEL REGULATION OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYMENT RELATED PRACTICE OR PROCEDURE, ORAL OR WRITTEN, SHALL BE EFFECTIVE TO CHANGE THE “AT-WILL” NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT WITH WASHINGTON COUNTY.

“UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT AN INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A LIE-DETECTOR OR SIMILAR TEST. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $100.”

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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

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Special Employment Notice to Disabled Veterans, Vietnam Era Veterans, and Individuals with Physical or Mental Handicaps

Government contractors are subject to 38 USC 2012 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 which requires that they take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified handicapped individuals.

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I hereby provide consent to Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a full query of the FMCSA Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse ( Clearinghouse) to determine whether drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse.

I understand that if the full query conducted by Washington County Board of Commissioners indicates that drug or alcohol violation information about me exists in the Clearinghouse, FMCSA will not disclose that information to Washington County Board of Commissioners without first obtaining additional specific consent from me.

I understand that Washington County Board of Commissioners will conduct annual limited queries as required by FMCSA.

I further understand that if I refuse to provide consent for Washington County Board of Commissioners to conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse, Washington County Board of Commissioners must prohibit me from performing safety- sensitive functions, including driving a commercial motor vehicle, as required by FMCSA’ s drug and alcohol program regulations.

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