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Environmental Permitting Specialist

BD
Sparks, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible


BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.


We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide oversight and direction for day-to-day compliance with applicable air, hazardous waste, wastewater and storm water permits, plans, regulations, etc.

  • Ability to interpret environmental laws and permit requirements, stay abreast of the changing regulatory landscape and analyze the various options for complying with new regulations and permit requirements.

  • Coordinate the reporting and record keeping activities for facility’s permits and other environmental regulatory reporting requirements and corporate sustainability data tracking requirements.

  • Provide oversight and guidance for permitting and implementation of environmental regulations on various new or developing projects

  • Update and deliver environmental training programs as required to ensure compliance with regulations and permits

  • Interface with Environmental Regulatory Agencies, Corporate environmental health and safety leadership & lead inspections and audits.

  • Maintain and update Hazardous Waste Management program.

  • Develop and conduct periodic Environmental audits and assessments, document findings and assisting plant leadership in resolving discrepancies.

  • Lead plant in the design and or improvement of processes that minimize environmental hazards and reduce waste as a primary objective

  • Lead ISO-14001 Sustaining.

  • Evaluate risks & incidents and identify areas where costs and loss can be improved.

  • Development of environmental training materials.

  • Conduct training where area subject matter expert is needed

  • Implement processes to comply with the obligations of the permits, plans and regulations.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Environmental, Health and Safety; Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical or Bio-systems Engineering or a related field preferred) OR 5 years of relative experience.

  • Minimum of 2 yrs relative experience.

  • Experience in managing environmental compliance including reporting and record keeping, environmental permitting.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Additional Locations

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$63,900.00 - $105,400.00 USD Annual

Salary : $63,900 - $105,400

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