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REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ARCHITECT SUPERVISOR

Water Management Administration

Recruitment #15-004594-0002

Introduction

Limited to permanent and contractual employees of the Maryland Department of the Environment only.

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of the Environment.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position function only.  The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Mayrland Department of the Environment

Water Management Administration/Sediment, Stormwater & Dam Safety Program

1800 Washington Blvd, Baltimore MD  21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Chief of the Sediment and Stormwater Review Division directs, plans, coordinates, and administers all of the activities of Maryland's Sediment and Stormwater Plan Review Division in the Sediment, Stormwater, and Dam Safety Program of the Water Management Administration. This position's main purpose is to protect the water resources of the State of Maryland from the adverse impacts of soil erosion, sediment deposition and increased stormwater runoff resulting from construction activity undertaken by State and federal entities. This purpose is accomplished through a series of regulatory activities including technical review of erosion and sediment control plans and stormwater management plans and computations for State and federal construction projects. Through implementation of the plan review and approval process, the Sediment and Stormwater Plan Review Division ensures that all new and redevelopment projects provide water quality and quantity control measures that treat and manage stormwater runoff in accordance with regulations established by the Sediment Control Act and the Stormwater Management Act. The Sediment and Stormwater Plan review Division ensures that, during construction activities, stormwater runoff from all disturbed lands is controlled, and disturbances stabilized using best management practices, through implementation of the plan review and approval process.

Responsibilities for administrative and planning functions, include: supervision and management of staff; coordinating with local governments, State and federal agencies; the environmental community and developers, consulting and engineering firms; providing high level technical expertise and creative solutions for unusual problems; negotiating and managing water quality banking agreements and Institutional Management Plans with State and federal applicants. The position functions as a liaison to the Program Administrator, the Director of the Water Management Administration, and the Office of the Attorney General on erosion/sediment control and stormwater management policy matters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 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:

1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 20 credits 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 may be substituted for the engineering degree.

2. Possession of a Master's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

3. Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in the State of Maryland or in a state with comparable requirements may be substituted for the education requirement and one year of the required experience.

4. 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

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering
  • Basic knowledge of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management requirements in the State of Maryland.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Limited to permanent and contractual employees of the Maryland Department of the Environment only.

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 valid motor vehicle operator's license.

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 or carry an electronic pager.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum /selective/preferred qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants that meet the qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for consideration of an interview/selection. Only those candidates that demonstrate, in their applications, the required qualifications will be deemed qualified and referred.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Your application is part of the examination process. The assessment will be a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the employment list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. Education credentials and experience verification will be completed by the Appointing Authority. If you are scheduled to complete an education or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process, if one is required. Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences. The MD Department of the Environment does not sponsor individuals in the application of the H-1B Visa. 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 apply. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is STRONGLY preferred that you apply online. However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Joanne Hobner, Manager, Recruitment and Examination

Office of Human Resources, MDE

Reference Number: 15-004594-0002

1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230 The MD State Application Form can be found online

 PLEASE NOTE: The Maryland Department of the Environment participates in the E-Verify Program.

 TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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