regulatory and compliance engineer/architect senior

Introduction

The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and\r
preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the\r
environmental health of all Maryland's citizens. The Agency's mission is to\r
protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all\r
Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and\r
ecosystems in Maryland.\r
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If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the\r
environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE's\r
workforce.� MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to\r
telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth –\r
MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage,\r
paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental\r
retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers\r
free parking, a food court, and a gym.\r

GRADE

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration�\r
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Groundwater Discharge Permits Division\r
1800 Washington Blvd.\r
Baltimore, MD 21230\r
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Main Purpose of Job

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The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer (RCE) Senior serves as a key State\r
technical and lead Project Engineer in the Groundwater Discharge Permits\r
Division.� The Project Engineer serves as the�primary subject matter in the reviewing of new and renewal permit\r
applications, drafting, and management of general permit development and for\r
the issuance of municipal renewals and new groundwater discharge permits.\r
Duties include reviewing the project hydrogeologic report and onsite system\r
design, evaluating groundwater quality requirements and treatment systems,\r
addressing emerging contaminants e.g. PFAS in groundwater discharge permits,\r
preparing the groundwater discharge permit, fact sheets, public notices and\r
written responses to comments, meeting with applicants and interested parties,\r
conducting and participating in public meetings, and issuing the discharge\r
permits. The incumbent will draft new and renewal permit requirements and\r
manage the permit project from application through the final decision to issue\r
or deny a permit. Lead duties involve working closely with the division chief\r
as well as compliance staff on issues involving violations of state groundwater\r
regulations. Responds to inquiries from other local and State agencies, the\r
general public, and other interested parties concerning groundwater discharge\r
permit applications. The incumbent will serve as the lead Engineer/architect\r
responsible for training, �assigning, reviewing, and the work of\r
lower-level Regulatory and Compliance Engineer/Architects and any other staff\r
assigned to work with them. The lead Project Engineer will also work to\r
integrate elements of MDE's climate resilience and Diversity, Equity,\r
Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) efforts to assist Maryland's goal of becoming\r
more resilient and to provide greater customer service to disenfranchised\r
communities. The incumbent in this position will involve significant\r
interactions with the public and environmental restoration professionals, both\r
private and at various levels of government (e.g., Municipalities and\r
Counties).\r
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Working conditions of the position include:\r
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�Work involves exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant\r
surroundings.��Field site investigation for proposed treatment\r
locations. Regular site visits of wastewater treatment plants where unpleasant\r
odors always exist.\r
�Work requires the use of protective equipment such as\r
goggles, gloves, masks,�etc.��Protective equipment such as steel-toe\r
shoes and hard hats may sometimes required during site visits.\r
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The incumbent in this position will be required to\r
drive a State vehicle.� If you maintain an out-of-state driving license,\r
you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate\r
Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individuals\r
must�maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their\r
driving record in order to drive a State�vehicle.��\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� A Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university.\r
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.\r
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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.\r
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.\r
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.\r
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.\r

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.�\r
It is\r
preferred that the selected candidate has the following: Engineering degree (s)\r
in one of the\r
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disciplines:\r
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Civil\r
or Environmental Engineering.\r
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It is\r
preferred that the selected candidate has the following:\r
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Strong\r
interpersonal, leadership, planning, and organizational skills;\r
Strong\r
written and oral communication skills to engage with a wide variety of\r
stakeholders, including permittees, environmental groups, the public, federal\r
and local governments, and other State agencies;\r
Technical\r
experience applying State and federal laws and regulations, such as the Clean\r
Water Act, water quality, and other science-based permits, laws, and\r
regulations;\r
Experience\r
with databases such as ICIS, ECHO, NetDMR, and MDE's ETS database.\r
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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. \r

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. \r

SELECTION PROCESS

Please\r
make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show\r
that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information\r
concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We\r
will not consider the information submitted after this date.�Successful\r
candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and\r
placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.\r
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All information concerning the qualifications, including any required\r
documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received\r
by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be\r
considered.\r
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Should you possess a\r
bachelor's/master's degree from a college or university outside of the United\r
States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved\r
education review service.� This evaluation must be submitted prior to\r
hire.� For further information, you may call International Consultants of\r
Delaware, Inc. at or World Education Services Inc. at\r
or \r
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All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under\r
the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized\r
and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the\r
position for which you applied.\r

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS��(Click ctrl+link to view\r
all benefits)\r
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PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave\r
days annually (prorated based on start date).\r
ANNUAL LEAVE - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.\r
SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.\r
PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the\r
birth or adoption of a child.\r
HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays\r
per year.�\r

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is�highly preferred�that you apply online. If\r
you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and\r
supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to or\r
mail to: \r
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Maryland Department of the Environment \r
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r
1800 Washington Blvd.\r
Baltimore MD 21230\r
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For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggie Jefferson\r
at �If you have difficulties submitting your\r
online�application, please contact the Department of Budget and\r
Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at or\r
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We thank our Veterans\r
for their service to our country.� People with disabilities and bilingual\r
candidates are encouraged to apply.\r
As an equal opportunity\r
employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting\r
employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.��MDE is\r
dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We\r
strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.\r