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REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER SUPERVISOR

State of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Introduction PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. 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. MDE 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.

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 Regulatory Compliance Specialist (RCE) Supervisor serves as the first level of managerial work in environmental regulatory compliance, functioning as the Division Chief. The RCE supervisor assists the Deputy Program Manager with the management, planning, and supervision of staff and operations within the Wastewater Compliance Division. The incumbent in this position is expected to be reachable to support after‑hours responses as needed.

The Wastewater Compliance Division is responsible for statewide inspection and compliance monitoring activities at municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with State and federal environmental laws and regulations concerning water pollution control through various enforcement strategies.

Work duties may involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings, including:

Field Work: Consultations in inclement weather within wetlands, sewage treatment plants, or similar environments.

Hazards: Potential exposure to chemicals, dust, or odors.

Physical Exertion: Heavy lifting, climbing, traversing rough surfaces, rock‑lined ditches, and crossing streams.

Sampling: Handling chemical testing agents and taking samples, involving potential exposure to harsh chemicals and toxic byproducts, requiring the use of protective equipment such as goggles and gloves.

The incumbent in this position may 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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 Act, 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 ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

Should you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. 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.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out‑of‑pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan

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Equal Opportunity Statement 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.

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