Regulatory And Compliance Engineer/Architect Supervisor

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.
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

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration�
Compliance Program,�Wastewater Compliance Division�
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Compliance Program, Wastewater Compliance Division within the Water
and Science Administration is recruiting for two Regulatory and Compliance
Engineer (RCE) Supervisor. Both positions are the first level of managerial
work in the field of environmental regulatory compliance. The RCE Supervisors
serve as the Division Chief and assist the Deputy Program Manager in the
management, planning, and supervision of staff and operations of the Division.
Through various enforcement strategies, employees ensure compliance with State
and Federal environmental laws and regulations concerning water pollution
control. The Wastewater Compliance Division is responsible for statewide
inspection and compliance monitoring activities at municipal and industrial
wastewater treatment facilities. The incumbents in these positions are expected
to be reachable to support after-hours responses as needed.
Work may involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
Consultations are performed in inclement weather in the middle of a wetland,
sewage treatment plants, etc., where there could be exposure to potential
chemicals, dust, or odors. Hazardous conditions may exist at the site when
walking over rough surfaces and terrain when examining sediment traps, and stormwater
ponds. Handling chemical testing agents and taking samples potentially exposes
personnel to serious physical harm or impairment. In addition, the work
involves heavy lifting, climbing over spoil piles, through rock-lined ditches, and
crossing streams.� The use of protective equipment such as goggles and
gloves to avoid direct contact with harsh chemicals and toxic byproducts of
industrial activity.
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: Four 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 or 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 a related area 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 may be substituted 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
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

Prior experience supervising technical and administrative personnel;

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 A NPDES permits, water quality, and other science-based permits, laws, and regulations;

Experience with administrative, civil, and criminal legal processes and working with the Office of the Attorney General;

Experience with EPA 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 will not be accepted in lieu of a completed
application.
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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 experience.��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).�
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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.��
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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.�
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FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online
applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply
online,�the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be
submitted to:�Olivia Sterrett, MDE, Office of Human
Resources, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD 21230 or email
olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov.��Paper application materials
must be received in our office�by the�closing date for the
recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment,
please contact Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105.
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.��
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.