REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT I

The Maryland Department of the Environment 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.

 

If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce.  MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth – MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.

Performance Based Opportunity 

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Regulatory and Compliance Engineer is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance. 

Progressive grade levels include:
Regulatory and Compliance Engineer II -  Grade 17 ($64,984.00-$104,954.00)
Regulatory and Compliance Engineer III - Grade 19 ($73,957.00-$119,492.00)

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Maryland Department of the Environment

Water and Science Administration 

Compliance Program, Wastewater Compliance Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer I are entry-level positions. The administration is recruiting for four positions, as Engineering Specialists in the Compliance Program of the Water and Science Administration. The incumbents in these positions will learn to evaluate wastewater treatment facilities and private contract laboratories for compliance with federal/State National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State groundwater permits, including evaluating treatment process operation and maintenance, quality assurance, and quality control (QAQC) functions, sampling, and preservation, analytical methodology, flow monitoring, record keeping, and reporting. The incumbents will also learn to provide engineering expertise to evaluate specific sites, review proposed improvement plans, and develop comprehensive environment programs to address water pollution, sewage control, and stormwater control. The engineers will conduct inspections to assess compliance with wastewater discharge permits, sediment and erosion control, wetlands, and waterways construction. The incumbents will respond to emergency incidents or natural disasters as required. They may have to testify as an expert witness related to engineering, analytical procedures or techniques, or NPDES regulations. They will review engineering plans and drawings, wastewater treatment plant improvement plans, and biomonitoring study plans.

 

Working conditions of the position include:

 

• Work involves exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. The range of site visits by specialists is extensive;

 

• Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. Hazardous conditions may exist at sites;

 

• Work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.;

 

• Work requires the use of personal protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, masks, etc.;

 

These positions require the incumbents 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 the time of appointment. Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to drive a State vehicle.

 

These positions will be responsible for after-hours duty on a rotating basis.  

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:       

 

· Education or experience in wastewater treatment plant processes;

· Education or experience related to environmental regulation;

· Education or experience related to performing inspections.

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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

 

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

 

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service.  This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire.  For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. 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  (Click ctrl+link to view all benefits)

PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date)

ANNUAL LEAVE -  ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.

PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to peggie.jefferson@maryland.gov or mail to:

 

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

 

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggie Jefferson at 410-537-3879. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

 

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.  MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.