REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT I

IntroductionPLEASE 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.As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success the Natural Resource Planner I is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance.Progressive Grade Levels IncludeRegulatory and Compliance Engineer II – Grade 17 $70,743.00-$110,288.00 YearlyRegulatory and Compliance Engineer III – Grade 19 $80,541.00-$125,564.00 YearlyGRADE15LOCATION OF POSITIONLand and Materials AdministrationOil Control Program, AST and Permits Division1800 Washington Blvd.Baltimore, MD 21030Main Purpose of JobThe Regulatory and Compliance Engineer I is an entry-level position that will learn the analysis and evaluation of the construction, operation, inspection, and permitting of oil storage and handling facilities, and above ground storage tank (AST) systems to ensure regulatory compliance with engineering standards, practices, principles, and methods. The incumbent in this position will be required to be certified by the Steel Tank Institute (STI) as both an AST Inspector and an AST system Inspector. The incumbent in this position will also be responsible for processing and tracking compliance of approximately one fifth of the individual oil operations permits and AST system registrations in the State as required in COMAR 26.10 and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) individual and general permits as required in COMAR 26.08. This position requires a working knowledge of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) for the purpose of reviewing and issuing individual NPDES permits for oil terminals, including participation in public informational meetings and public hearings.The Working Conditions Of This Position May Involve Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Work may involve inspections of oil storage and oil handling facilities and AST systems located in restricted access areas and may occur outside during inclement weather. Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. Facilities and vehicles inspected store, transfer, and transport oil including gasoline, diesel fuel and used oil. Special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more. Work requires occasional climbing of ladders and working at heights during inspections. Use of protective equipment such as hard-hat, safety shoes, googles, gloves, mask, etc. The incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record for 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 Education : A Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university. Experience : None.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 related areas may be substituted for the required education. 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. 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.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. It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following: Knowledge and/or experience working with oil storage tanks or facilities. Knowledge and/or experience with formal enforcement or compliance activities. Inspector certification related to the aboveground storage tanks (STI or API), non-destructive testing, or corrosion protection. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSEmployees 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 RequirementsEmployees 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 PROCESSPlease 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.Application 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.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 to be hired in the position for which you applied.EXAMINATION PROCESSThe 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.BenefitsThe State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positionsFree mass transit in Baltimore & AnnapolisGenerous paid leave that increases with years of servicePaid holidaysHealth coverage with low out-of-pocket costsEmployee & employer contributory pension planClick on the link below for more information.State Of Maryland BenefitsFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSPreferredIt 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 EnvironmentOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division1800 Washington Blvd.Baltimore MD 21230 Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. 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.TTY Users: call via Maryland RelayWe 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.