State of Maryland

SKILLED SERVICE        BARGAINING UNIT: S  

A Regulatory and Compliance Engineer/Architect Supervisor is the supervisory level of engineering/architectural work in the analysis and evaluation of construction, operational or industrial projects and processes in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, and environmental protection, or public health and safety to ensure regulatory or quality compliance with engineering or architectural standards, practices, principles and methods.  Employees in this classification supervise lower-level Regulatory and Compliance Engineers/Architects.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from an Administrative Program Manager or other designated official.  Employees may be required to work evenings and weekends and to attend public meetings and hearings.  Employees may be subject to call-in for emergency situations, such as operational accidents or natural disasters.  The work may require traveling throughout the State to construction sites, physical facilities, permit or industrial operational sites where conditions may be noisy, dirty and uncomfortable.  The work may require use of safety equipment, such as protective clothing, eyewear, gloves, and respirators.  Employees may be exposed to physical hazards, such as toxic materials and fumes, asbestos, lead particles and falling debris.

Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology.  The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of the class specification.

The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer/Architect Supervisor is differentiated from the Regulatory and Compliance Engineer/Architect Senior in that the Regulatory and Compliance Engineer/Architect Supervisor has supervisory responsibility for Regulatory and Compliance Engineers/Architects while Regulatory and Compliance Engineer Senior assigns, reviews and approves the work of and trains lower-level Engineers/Architects or performs advanced level functions as key State technical and primary subject matter expert in a recognized specialized area within pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety, such as, dam safety, beach erosion, health facility or building codes and regulation.

Supervises Regulatory and Compliance Engineers/Architects engaged in the review of plans, designs, specifications, feasibility reports, cost estimates, applications, technical studies and evaluations of a variety of construction, operational or industrial projects and processes in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety to ensure regulatory or quality compliance with engineering or architectural standards, practices, principles and methods;

Trains and provides technical direction and guidance to lower-level Regulatory and Compliance Engineers/Architects;

Approves results of on-site evaluations, surveys, research and investigations conducted by lower-level Regulatory and Compliance Engineers/Architects for technical sufficiency and consistency in application of standards, contracts, governing regulations and codes;

Analyzes complex issues and problems and determines the appropriate course of action and viable alternatives within pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety;

Reviews plans, designs, specifications, feasibility reports, cost estimates, applications, technical studies and evaluations of a variety of construction and operational projects and processes in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety;

Reviews and comments on designs, plans and specifications submitted by consultants to ensure adherence to standards, contracts, governing regulations and codes;

Conducts on-site evaluations, surveys, research and investigations of construction and operational projects and processes to resolve problems and to ensure adherence to standards, contracts, governing regulations and codes;

Plans and conducts engineering or architectural studies to analyze and determine extent of problems, methods of testing, methods of control, projects, present and future conditions and needs and to develop solutions to current and anticipated problems;

Prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations on the engineering/architectural integrity, safety, efficiency and cost of municipal, private, and industrial construction or operational projects and processes results of plan and design reviews, research, investigations, tests, studies and evaluations completed;

Prepares and maintains a variety of engineering or architectural documents including plans, specifications, contracts, maps, drawings, etc.;

Responds to inquiries from other local and State agencies, the general public and other interested parties concerning construction and operational projects and processes;

Represents the department at public meetings, hearings or other forums on engineering or architectural matters necessary for public education, community services or project approval, initiation or completion;

Develops project proposals, preliminary designs, contract documents, impact statements, and cost estimates;

Provides testimony at formal hearings, in court and at other regulatory agencies;

Provides technical direction and guidance to representatives from other State and local agencies, industrial and commercial facilities and operations, consultants, contractors, construction sites, property owners, etc.;

Coordinates projects among outside agencies, property owners and other interested parties;

May serve as the key State technical and primary engineer/architect subject matter expert in a recognized specialized area within pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety, such as dam safety, beach erosion, health facility or building codes and regulations;

May perform engineering calculations to determine nature and concentration of pollution from various sources and evaluate effectiveness of control procedures and equipment;

May approve the issuance or denial of permits for industries and municipalities to construct or operate facilities;            

Performs other related duties.

Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of engineering or architecture;

Knowledge of engineering or architectural standards, practices and methods as related to construction, operational or industrial projects and processes in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety;

Knowledge of industry standards and practices applicable to construction and operational projects and processes in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, and public health and safety;

Knowledge of State and federal laws, regulations and codes applicable to construction and operational projects or processes in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, and public health and safety;

Skill in reviewing construction and operational projects and process designs, plans, specifications, feasibility reports, and cost estimates in order to determine adherence to the contract, specifications, standards and governing regulations and codes;

Skill in analyzing technical data in order to evaluate the engineering or architectural integrity, safety, economy, efficiency, operational costs of construction and operational projects and processes;

Skill in conducting engineering tests surveys, investigations and evaluations of construction and operational projects or processes in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety;

Skill in preparing technical reports and making recommendations based on engineering or architectural procedures, standards and practices;

Ability to train and supervise lower-level Regulatory and Quality Compliance Engineers/Architects;

Skill in providing technical direction and guidance and to analyze complex issues and problems and to determine the appropriate course of action and viable alternatives;

Skill in preparing technical reports and making recommendations based on engineering or architectural procedures, standards and practices;

Skill in communicating effectively;

Skill in using standard word processing, spreadsheets, database and communications applications and software;

Skill in preparing and presenting testimony in administrative hearings;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, public and private business owners, property owners and managers, contractors, government officials and the general public.

Education:   A Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of engineering or architectural experience in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety to ensure regulatory or quality compliance with engineering or architectural standards, practices, principles and methods.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 20 credit hours in engineering and two years performing engineering or architectural work in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, public health and safety, or a related area for the required education. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university for up to one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a current Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in the State of Maryland or in a state with comparable requirements may be substituted for the required education and one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering and Architecture classifications or Engineering and Architecture specialty codes in the Environmental field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Class specifications are broad descriptions covering groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies.  Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

This is a Skilled Service classification in the State Personnel Management System.  All positions in this classification are Skilled Service positions.  Some positions in Skilled Service classifications may be designated Special Appointment in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 6-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.

This classification is not assigned to a bargaining unit, as indicated by the designation of S (Supervisor), M (Manager), T (Agency Head), U (Board or Commission Member), W (Student), X (Used by Agency or Excluded by Executive Order), or Z (Confidential).  As provided by State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 3-102, special appointment, temporary, contractual, supervisory, managerial and confidential employees are excluded collective bargaining.  Additionally, certain executive branch agencies are exempt from collective bargaining and all positions in those agencies are excluded from collective bargaining.