REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ ARCHITECT II

Introduction

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We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Marylands air, water, and 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.

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Performance Based Opportunity

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success, the Regulatory and Compliance Engineer II is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series based on satisfactory work performance.

RCE III - Grade 19 80541-125564yr GRADE 17

LOCATION OF POSITION Maryland Department of the Environment Air and Radiation Administration Climate Change Division Air Quality Compliance Program 1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer II will review technical engineering evaluations and ensure compliance with Maryland laws and regulations related to air pollution and greenhouse gases, specifically focusing on the Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS).

Marylands BEPS regulations require owners of covered buildings to submit energy benchmarking reports to MDE each year beginning in 2025 and meet phased performance standards beginning in 2030. The Compliance Engineer provides regulatory compliance assistance to building owners, reviews technical reports, performs inspections, responds to complaints and inquiries, and pursues enforcement actions when necessary.

The Air Quality Compliance Programs Climate Change Division works to improve the health and welfare of people and the environment while developing a dynamic clean energy economy in Maryland.

This position may involve the following working conditions:

• Occasional exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings during inspection of industrial sites - sometimes includes exposure to inclement weather, strong odors, high levels of heat, and/or noise from process equipment and generally dirty conditions.
• Work occasionally involves special physical demands - sometimes an inspection requires accessing the roof of a building and this may require climbing a ladder.
• Required use of protective equipment-such as goggles, gloves, and masks-during site visits.
• The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state drivers license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing states Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a drivers license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education A Bachelors degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university.

Experience One year of engineering or architectural experience in pollution control, waste remediation, resource conservation, environmental protection, or public health and safety to ensure regulatory compliance with engineering or architectural standards, practices, principles, and methods.

Notes

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors 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, resource conservation, environmental protection, public health and safety, or related areas for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
3. 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 and 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

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:

• Experience working in the building sector, especially on building energy systems and energy efficiency measures.
• Experience managing data and performing analysis using ArcGIS and/or Microsoft Excel.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer, Engineer in Training, Architect, Energy Management Professional (EMP), or a certification from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Building Performance Institute (BPI), or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

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 operators 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.
• 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 bachelors/masters 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

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• 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.

Click on the link below for more information: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Resumes are not accepted and are not considered in the selection process. Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:

Maryland Department of the Environment OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division 1800 Washington Blvd Baltimore, MD 21230

Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808 or email Shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov.

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.Helpmaryland.gov.

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 States diversity.