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Introduction

We 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\nClick here to learn more about MDE.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

20\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

\r\nStormwater Dam Safety and Flood Management Program\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer\r\n(RCE) Senior position within the Stormwater, Dam Safety, and Flood\r\nManagement Program of the Water and Science Administration is responsible for ensuring the successful\r\nimplementation of Maryland's stormwater management and erosion and sediment\r\ncontrol programs and serves as a subject matter expert. The incumbent will\r\nutilize advanced proficiency in design principles and construction standards to\r\nensure effective implementation of urban runoff control practices, evaluate\r\nstatewide design standards, guidelines, and regulations, and develop\r\nrecommendations for improvement.\r\n\r\nDaily work requires knowledge of relevant laws\r\nand regulations under the Environment Article, the Code of Maryland\r\nRegulations, the Clean Water Act, and the Code of Federal Regulations\r\npertaining to stormwater, erosion, sediment control, and municipal separate\r\nstorm sewer system permits. Responsibilities include performing field\r\ninspections, providing technical assistance to stakeholders, and developing\r\nreports for compliance and enforcement of runoff control laws and regulations.\r\nThis oversight directly supports Maryland's goals of protecting and restoring\r\nMaryland's streams, rivers, and Chesapeake Bay.\r\n\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

The RCE Senior duties\r\nconsist of, but are not limited to:\r\nProviding stormwater\r\nmanagement and erosion and sediment control engineering expertise to the\r\nSediment, Stormwater, and Dam Safety Program and Division.\r\nManaging\r\nMDE's implementation of the NPDES municipal, State, and federal stormwater\r\npermit program in specific areas of the State to ensure federal Clean Water Act\r\n(CWA) compliance.\r\nPerforming\r\nfield and office evaluations of Maryland's local erosion and sediment control\r\nprograms.\r\nProviding\r\npublic education and outreach regarding stormwater design, BMP implementation,\r\nand NPDES program effectiveness.\r\nEnsuring\r\nunderstanding of the Administration's Climate Policy and Environmental Justice\r\nPolicy.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nEducation: A Bachelor's degree in engineering\r\nor architecture from an accredited college or university.\r\nExperience: Three years of engineering or architectural\r\nexperience in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation,\r\nenvironmental protection, or public health and safety to ensure regulatory or\r\nquality compliance with engineering/architectural standards, practices,\r\nprinciples and methods.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a\r\nBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with\r\nat least 20 credit hours\r\nin engineering and two years performing engineering architectural work in\r\npollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental\r\nprotection, public health and safety or related areas for the required\r\neducation.\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's\r\ndegree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university\r\nfor up to one year of the required experience.\r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a\r\ncurrent Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in the\r\nState of Maryland or in a state with comparable requirements for the required\r\neducation and one year of the required experience.\r\n4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces\r\nmilitary service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering and\r\nArchitecture classifications or Engineering and Architecture specialty codes in\r\nthe Environmental field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required\r\nexperience and education.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.\r\nIt is preferred that the\r\nselected candidate has the following: \r\nAt least five (5) years of experience reviewing or\r\ndesigning stormwater management plans.\r\nAt least five (5) years of experience inspecting stormwater\r\nmanagement and erosion and sediment control practices in the field.\r\nExperience giving presentations and training or mentoring\r\nin stormwater management and erosion and sediment control implementation.\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 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.\r\nApplication must be completed. Do not leave work experience section blank.Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those responses.\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.\r\nYou must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\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\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

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 Olivia.Sterrett@maryland.gov or mail to:\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore MD 21230\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nResumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. 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.\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs 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.\r\n\r\n