- Top Workplaces
- Maryland Environmental Service
Maryland Environmental Service
The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) was established by the General Assembly in 1970 to assist with the preservation, improvement, and
management of the quality of air, land, water, and natural resources, and to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of the State. Back then, MES
was a division within the Maryland Department of Natural Resources with an annual budget of about $413,000 (a little over $3.1 million in 2022 dollars)
and twenty-one employees. Today, MES is composed of four main operating groups and employs approximately 750 teammates while operating more
than 1,000 environmental projects across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. As a not-for-profit business unit of the State of Maryland, M... Read more
management of the quality of air, land, water, and natural resources, and to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of the State. Back then, MES
was a division within the Maryland Department of Natural Resources with an annual budget of about $413,000 (a little over $3.1 million in 2022 dollars)
and twenty-one employees. Today, MES is composed of four main operating groups and employs approximately 750 teammates while operating more
than 1,000 environmental projects across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. As a not-for-profit business unit of the State of Maryland, M... Read more
Purpose
MES is guided by three pillars of success: Safety, Level of Service, and Training and Education.
SAFETY: MES strives for zero fatalities or work-related injuries throughout every level of the organization. There is nothing more important t... Read more
SAFETY: MES strives for zero fatalities or work-related injuries throughout every level of the organization. There is nothing more important t... Read more
Vision
VISION STATEMENT: MES is an innovative and leading-edge solver of environmental problems; a responsible and successful manager of environmental
operations; and a great place to work.
operations; and a great place to work.
Mission
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide operational and technical services to protect and enhance the environment for the benefit of the people of Maryland.
Values
- MES's Environmental Ethos
- MES was created to “assist with the preservation, improvement, and management of the quality of air, land, water, and natural resources, and to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of the State.” Our team works towards each of these objectives every day. Beyond the environmental mission, MES strives to be a great place to work. We value our employees' time with their family and we strive to make careers with MES rewarding. We place a strong emphasis on lifelong learning and career growth.
Headquarters
Millersville, MD
Employees
715 US Employees
Industry
State Government
Recent Awards
Company Snapshots
