REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT III

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.

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Maryland Department of the Environment

Water and Science Administration 

WPRPP, Water Quality Modeling Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD  21230

The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer III assists senior engineers within the Watershed Protection, Restoration, and Planning Program, in gathering environmental data, conducting Water Quality Analyses (WQA’s) in tidal and non-tidal waters of the State, and creating water quality models used in the development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).  The Department is required by law and regulations (Section 303 (d) of the Clean Water Act, and 40 CFR § 130.10 (2) to submit to EPA a list of water bodies that are not meeting water quality standards, and to develop TMDLs that can be used to set permit limits for point sources, or WQAs to demonstrate that water quality is met.  The incumbent in this position will be required to apply knowledge in hydrology, hydraulics, aquatic chemistry, ecology, pollutant transport, fluid mechanics, hydrodynamics, computer programming, statistics, climate science, and environmental justice.

 

The incumbent will aid senior engineers in reviewing implementation plans that are developed by county governments and submitted through their Maryland Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permits. National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 permits require that, per 40 CFR § 122.44, stormwater controls must be consistent with applicable waste load allocations developed under EPA-approved TMDLs. Implementation plan reviews ensure consistency with TMDL requirements, and they require the incumbents to understand TMDL technical elements and to be familiar with the proposed implementation approaches. 

 

The incumbent in this position will also help maintain TMDL implementation guidance documents and other supporting materials designed to assist local MS4 jurisdictions.

 

This position will represent the Administration on local, State, and federal technical committees involved in water quality modeling-related matters and the development of TMDLs.

 

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.

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.

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:

· An Engineering Degree (s) in Environmental, Civil or Chemical;

· Experience developing water quality models;

· Experience writing technical documents;

· Proficient in using statistical, programming, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

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.  

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS  STATE OF MARYLAND 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.