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 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.  

Progressive grade levels include:

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

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

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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 six positions, as Engineering Specialists in the Compliance Program, Wastewater Compliance Division 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.

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, and 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 the interview).

Completed 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  (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.

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 in our office by 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 at 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 #24-004590-0005. 

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggie Jefferson 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.  

This is a position-specific position for the Maryland Department of the Environment. The resulting certified eligible list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.  

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.