Regulatory And Compliance Engineer/Architect Senior

Introduction

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.
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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.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration�

Groundwater Discharge Permits Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

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The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer (RCE) Senior serves as a key State
technical and lead Project Engineer in the Groundwater Discharge Permits
Division.� The Project Engineer serves as the�primary subject matter in the reviewing of new and renewal permit
applications, drafting, and management of general permit development and for
the issuance of municipal renewals and new groundwater discharge permits.
Duties include reviewing the project hydrogeologic report and onsite system
design, evaluating groundwater quality requirements and treatment systems,
addressing emerging contaminants e.g. PFAS in groundwater discharge permits,
preparing the groundwater discharge permit, fact sheets, public notices and
written responses to comments, meeting with applicants and interested parties,
conducting and participating in public meetings, and issuing the discharge
permits. The incumbent will draft new and renewal permit requirements and
manage the permit project from application through the final decision to issue
or deny a permit. Lead duties involve working closely with the division chief
as well as compliance staff on issues involving violations of state groundwater
regulations. Responds to inquiries from other local and State agencies, the
general public, and other interested parties concerning groundwater discharge
permit applications. The incumbent will serve as the lead Engineer/architect
responsible for training, �assigning, reviewing, and the work of
lower-level Regulatory and Compliance Engineer/Architects and any other staff
assigned to work with them. The lead Project Engineer will also work to
integrate elements of MDE's climate resilience and Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) efforts to assist Maryland's goal of becoming
more resilient and to provide greater customer service to disenfranchised
communities. The incumbent in this position will involve significant
interactions with the public and environmental restoration professionals, both
private and at various levels of government (e.g., Municipalities and
Counties).
Working conditions of the position include:

�Work involves exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant
surroundings.��Field site investigation for proposed treatment
locations. Regular site visits of wastewater treatment plants where unpleasant
odors always exist.
�Work requires the use of protective equipment such as
goggles, gloves, masks,�etc.��Protective equipment such as steel-toe
shoes and hard hats may sometimes required during site visits.

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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 from 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: Three years of engineering or architectural experience in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety to ensure regulatory or quality 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 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 up to 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�your qualifications.�
It is
preferred that the selected candidate has the following: Engineering degree (s)
in one of the
following
disciplines:

Civil
or Environmental Engineering.

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It is
preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

Strong
interpersonal, leadership, planning, and organizational skills;

Strong
written and oral communication skills to engage with a wide variety of
stakeholders, including permittees, environmental groups, the public, federal
and local governments, and other State agencies;

Technical
experience applying State and federal laws and regulations, such as the Clean

Water Act, water quality, and other science-based permits, laws, and
regulations;

Experience
with databases such as ICIS, ECHO, NetDMR, and MDE's ETS database.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.
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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.
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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.

BENEFITS

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.�

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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:
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Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
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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.
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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.