REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT I

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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 Compliance Engineer I is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance
to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance. 

 

Regulatory and Compliance Engineer II – Grade 17 ($60,801 - $97,940)

Regulatory and Compliance Engineer III – Grade 19 ($69,159 - $111,505)

 

In one position, the incumbent will be required to work in all counties in Maryland. (The selected candidate will report to the main office in Baltimore.)

 

In the other position, the incumbent will be required to work in the following counties:  Northern Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett County.   (The selected candidate will report to facilities located in Western Maryland and to the satellite office in Hagerstown.)

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Maryland Department of the Environment

Water and Science Administration 

Compliance Program, Wastewater Compliance Division 1 

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD  21230

These are entry-level positions as an engineering specialist in the Compliance Program of the Water and Science Administration.  The incumbents in these positions 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,  the incumbents will provide 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 incumbents will conduct inspections to assess compliance with wastewater discharge permits, sediment and erosion control, wetlands, and waterway construction.  These positions respond to emergency incidents or natural disasters as requested.  The incumbents in these positions may testify as an expert witness related to engineering, analytical procedures or techniques, or NPDES regulations.   These positions consist of reviewing engineering plans and drawings, wastewater treatment plant improvement plans, and biomonitoring study plans.

 

The working conditions of these positions are as follows:

• Work involves exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings, performing duties in the middle of a wetland.  The majority of the job involves work outdoors, in all weather conditions, and takes place at sites and/or facilities where there could be exposure to potential chemicals, dust, odors, etc;
• Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions, which may result in injury.  Hazardous conditions may exist at sites. Walking over rough surfaces and terrain around heavy equipment presents potentially dangerous conditions that could result in injury.  Also, natural biological hazards such as soil bacteria, allergens, ticks, rats, mosquitoes, and snakes can be encountered;
• Work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.  At many sites, water quality samples are taken.  This requires personnel to carry chemicals, equipment and tools, water samples, and files;
• Work requires the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, masks, etc.   Many consultations require the use of protective gear to ensure that staff do not come into direct contact with harsh chemicals and toxic byproducts of industrial activity.  Basic protective equipment will be provided.  Incumbent is expected to provide suitable work clothes for dirty, dusty environments and all-weather conditions, including very hot and very cold weather. 

The incumbents in these positions 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.

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.

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 have the following:

 

· Experience performing field inspections at wastewater treatment facilities.

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.  

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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.