REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT I (2024)

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 RegulatoryCompliance Engineer I, is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advanceto a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory workperformance.

Progressive grade levels include:

Regulatory and Compliance Engineer II – Grade 17 ($64,984 - $104,954)

Regulatory and Compliance Engineer III – Grade 19 ($73,957 - $119,492)

Water and Science Administration

Water Supply Program,

Engineering and Technical Assistance Division.

1800 Washington Blvd

Baltimore, MD 21230

The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer I will performsanitary surveys, prepare reports, and provide technical assistance tocommunity and non-transient non-community public water systems in the State ofMaryland. The incumbent in this position will contribute to securing safe,reliable, and adequate public water supplies that must comply with State andfederal laws and regulations.

The working conditions of this position may involve exposureto hazardous conditions which may result in injury. Work involves specialphysical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.

The incumbent in this position will be required to drive aState vehicle. If you maintain an out-of-statedriving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record fromthe appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individuals must maintain a driver's licensewith no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a Statevehicle.

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 hoursin engineering and two years performing engineering or architecturalwork 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:

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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 theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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).

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.

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 Shantasia.baker1@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 Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. 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.