REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT SUPERVISOR

Introduction

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION

COMPLETELY.\r\nWe encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.\r\nMDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE 21

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Land and Materials Administration\r\nAST and Permits Division\r\n1800 Washington BLVD 21030\r\nBaltimore, MD 21030\r\n Main Purpose of Job The incumbent in this position will serve as the Division\r\nChief of the Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) and Permits Division within the Oil\r\nControl Program at MDE and supports the agency's mission to protect public\r\nhealth and the environment. The Division Chief supervises engineering staff\r\nresponsible for reviewing oil storage facilities, petroleum AST systems, and\r\npermits to ensure compliance with engineering standards and environmental\r\nregulations. The position also oversees the drafting and issuance of water\r\ndischarge permits, including NPDES permits, in accordance with COMAR\r\nregulations. Additional responsibilities include supervising staff and managing\r\ndaily division operations, overseeing permit review and regulatory compliance\r\nactivities, managing the division's annual budget, ensuring compliance with the\r\nAdministrative Procedures Act, and maintaining required Steel Tank Institute\r\n(STI) certifications as an AST inspector and AST system inspector. The position\r\nrequires strong knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting, engineering\r\npractices, and program management.\r\nThe working conditions of this position may involve:\r\n\r\n\r\n Exposure\r\n to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.\r\n Work\r\n may involve inspections of oil storage and oil handling facilities and AST\r\n systems located in restricted access areas and may occur outside during\r\n inclement weather.\r\n Work\r\n involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.\r\n Facilities\r\n and vehicles inspected store, transfer, and transport oil including gasoline,\r\n diesel fuel and used oil.\r\n Special\r\n physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more\r\n Work\r\n requires occasional climbing of ladders and working at heights during\r\n inspections. \r\n Use of\r\n protective equipment such as hard-hat, safety shoes, googles, gloves, mask,\r\n etc.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

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

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.\r\n

Notes:

\r\n1. 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.�\r\n2.�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\n3. 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.\r\n4.�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\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the\r\nsupplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your\r\napplication to receive credit.\r\nIt is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience working with oil storage tanks or facilities \r\n Experience with formal enforcement or compliance activities\r\n Inspector certification related to the aboveground storage\r\n tanks (STI or API), non-destructive testing, or corrosion protection.\r\n Supervised a team of technical staff\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\n

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\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your\r\napplication to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All\r\ninformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing\r\ndate.�We will not consider the information submitted after this\r\ndate.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on\r\nthe�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n�\r\nApplication must be completed. Do not leave work experience section\r\nblank.��Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume.�All\r\nsupplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word\r\nanswers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those\r\nresponses.\r\n�\r\nShould you possess a bachelor's/master's degree from a college or\r\nuniversity outside of the United States, you must have your educational\r\ncredentials evaluated by an approved education review service.� This\r\nevaluation must be submitted prior to hire.�For further information, you\r\nmay call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World\r\nEducation Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.\r\n�\r\nAll Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States\r\nunder the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally\r\nauthorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act to be hired in\r\nthe position for which you applied.��\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFlexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions\r\nFree mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\nGenerous paid leave that increases with years of service\r\nPaid holidays\r\nHealth coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\nEmployee & employer contributory pension plan�\r\n�\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSTATE

OF MARYLAND

BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply\r\nonline, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental\r\nquestionnaire (by the closing date) to shantasia.baker1@maryland.

gov or mail\r\nto:

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore MD 21230\r\n�\r\nResumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the\r\napplication.�\r\n�\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker\r\nat 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application,\r\nplease contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.

Help@maryland.gov.\r\n�\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.� People with\r\ndisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� MDE is\r\ndedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We\r\nstrive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.\r\n�\r\n