Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 15-806

The Department may employ qualified surface mine inspectors and other personnel deemed necessary by the Department to enforce the provisions of this subtitle and any rules and regulations adopted under it. The Department shall establish standards of qualification for surface mine inspectors, particularly as regards the disciplines of mining engineering, civil engineering, water quality, geology, hydrology, agronomy, forestry, biology, health, safety, and any other field deemed necessary for qualification.