REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT III
Engineer
Recruitment #22-004592-0007
Department | MDE - Water and Science Administration (WSA) |
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Date Opened | 1/26/2023 4:05:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 2/9/2023 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $65,306.00 - $105,072.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Olivia Finley |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Water and Science Administration
Compliance Program, Central Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
POSITION DUTIES
The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer III functions at a full
performance level and will perform professional work as an engineering
specialist in the Compliance Program, Central Division within the Water and
Science Administration. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for
evaluating wastewater treatment facilities and private contract laboratories
for compliance with federal/State NPDES and State groundwater permits,
including evaluating treatment process operation and maintenance, quality
assurance and quality control (QA/QC) functions, sampling and preservation,
analytical methodology, flow monitoring, record keeping and reporting. In
addition, provides engineering expertise to evaluate specific sites, review
proposed improvement plans and develop comprehensive environmental programs to
address water pollution, sewage control and stormwater control. The incumbent
will conduct inspections to assess compliance with wastewater discharge
permits, sediment and erosion control, wetlands, waterway construction, well
and septic systems and dam safety. This position responds to emergency incidents
or natural disasters as requested. The incumbent in this position may
testify as an expert witness related to engineering, analytical procedures or
techniques, or NPDES regulations. The RCE III provides basic engineering
principles training, direction and information to Compliance Program
staff. This position consists of reviewing engineering plans and
drawings, wastewater treatment plant improvements plans and biomonitoring study
plans.
Working condition of this position are as follow:
· Work involves
exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings, performing duties in
inclement weather when evaluating wastewater/industrial facilities with odors,
tanks, chemicals, insects, snakes, poisonous vegetation and bacterial hazards.
· During
inspections at construction sites hazardous conditions may result in injury
when walking on uneven terrain, operating heavy equipment and machinery at
industrial and wastewater treatment plants. The nature of the work
includes lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, and walking long distances
through areas with unseen holes.
· Facility
inspections may involve climbing ladders to evaluate tanks, walking on
suspended catwalks, and or traversing heavily vegetated areas. This
position requires the use of protective equipment such as hardhat, goggles, ear
protection, safety shoes, gloves, mask, etc. Highway sites may involve the use
of flashing, signals, flares, safety cones and safety vests.
The incumbent in this position will be required 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
in order to drive a State vehicle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two years of engineering or architectural experience in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety to ensure regulatory compliance with engineering/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 related areas 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 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 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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who
possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear
and specific information on your application regarding all qualifications.
It is preferred
that the selected candidate has the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Chemical or Civil Engineering;
- Experience or knowledge in wastewater engineering and treatment technologies;
- Experience or knowledge performing audit inspections of Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) facilities and performance sampling inspection in accordance with approved methods and guidelines under CFR 40 Part 136;
- Experience or knowledge implementing and evaluating environmental programs such as environmental engineering, industrial wastewater treatment, municipal wastewater, stormwater management, and laboratory testing of wastewater.
- Knowledge of industry standards and practices related to construction and operational projects and processes in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety;
- Knowledge of State and federal laws, regulations and codes applicable to facilities subject to NPDES regulations, municipal WWTP, industrial facilities, and construction and operational projects.
- Experience preparing technical reports and making recommendations based on engineering or architectural procedures, standards and practice.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
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.