REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT I

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is charged with protecting and preserving the State's air, water and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens.  The Agency’s mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.

The Water and Science Administration, Wastewater Pollution Prevention and Reclamation Program - Groundwater Discharge Permits Division is recruiting for a Regulatory and Compliance Engineer. This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of the Environment.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting cert list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

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Maryland Department of the Environment 

Water & Science Administration

Wastewater Pollution Prevention and Reclamation Program - Groundwater Discharge Permits Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer I is an entry level position that will learn to serve as an Engineer in the Groundwater Discharge Permits Division to process industrial and municipal facilities (individual and general) groundwater discharge permit applications, draft permit requirements, and manage the permit project through the final decision to issue or deny a permit.  The work may include reviewing project hydrogeological reports and onsite system design, evaluating groundwater quality requirements and treatment systems and prepare the groundwater discharge permit. The incumbent may prepare fact sheets, public notices and written responses to comments, meet with applicants and interested parties, conduct and participate in public meetings, and issue the discharge permits. 

 

This position may include general permit development assignments and working closely with compliance staff on issues involving violations of State groundwater regulations.

 

 

Working conditions of the position include: 

§  Work involves infrequent exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Site visits might include a review of treatment areas where smells or sights may be unpleasant. 

§  Work involves special physical demands such as climbing ladders to visibly inspect an outfall or pollution control device. 

§  Work requires the use of personal protective equipment. When conducting site visits, required equipment may include steel-toe shoes, safety goggles, and hard hats. 

 

This position requires the incumbent to drive a State vehicle. If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record for the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at time of appointment. Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.

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

Experience: None.

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 related areas may be substituted for the required education.

2. 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 for the required education.

3. 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 education.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:   Engineering degree (s) in one of the following disciplines:

§  Civil;

§  Environmental Engineering.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

§  Experience managing multiple tasks or projects;

§  Experience writing technical documents and/or previous coursework in technical writing;

§  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;  

§  Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in twenty-four hours a day, and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of this position. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.  Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 

 

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the immigration and Reform Control Act. You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDE, Recruitment and Selection Division, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD 21230. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Peggie Jefferson peggie.jefferson@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. Please reference #22-004540-0017. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggie Jefferson/MDE Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-537- 3879.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-537-3130 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.