REGULATORY AND COMPLIANCE ENGINEER/ ARCHITECT II (**Repost**)

Introduction

**Recruitment reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.**\r\nWe 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\nTo learn more about MDE�Click Here.\r\n\r\n\r\nPerformance Based Opportunity \r\n�\r\nAs part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive\r\nsuccess, the Regulatory and Compliance Engineer II I is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may\r\nadvance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on\r\nsatisfactory work performance.\r\n\r\nRCE III – Grade 19 ($80,541-$125,564/yr)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

17 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment\r\nAir and Radiation Administration\r\nClimate Change Division\r\nAir Quality Compliance Program\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.,\r\nBaltimore MD� 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

\r\n\r\nThe Regulatory and Compliance Engineer II will review technical engineering evaluations and\r\nensure compliance with Maryland laws and regulations related to air pollution and greenhouse gases, specifically focusing on the Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS).��\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland's 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/inquiries, and pursues enforcement actions when necessary.�\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Air Quality Compliance Program's Climate Change Division works to improve the health and welfare of people and the environment while developing a dynamic clean energy economy in Maryland.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position may involve the following working conditions:\r\n \r\n\r\n 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.\r\n Work occasionally involves special physical demands� - sometimes an inspection requires accessing the roof of a building and this may require climbing a ladder.\r\n Required use of protective equipment—such as goggles, gloves, and masks—during site visits.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state driver’s license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state’s� Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State\r\n\r\n\r\n vehicle.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� A Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university. \r\nExperience: 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.\r\nNotes: \r\n1.�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, resource conservation, environmental protection,�public health and safety, or related areas for the required education. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited�college or university for the required experience. \r\n3.�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.\r\n4. 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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nPlease note that your answers to the supplemental\r\nquestionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application\r\nto receive credit.\r\n�\r\nIt is preferred that the selected\r\ncandidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience working in\r\n the building sector, especially on building energy systems and energy\r\n efficiency measures.\r\n Experience managing data\r\n and performing analysis using ArcGIS and/or Microsoft Excel.\r\n Licensed as a\r\n Professional Engineer, Engineer in Training, Architect, Energy Management\r\n Professional (EMP) or a certification from American Society of Heating,\r\n Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Association of Energy\r\n Engineers (AEE), Building Performance Institute (BPI), or Leadership in Energy\r\n and Environmental Design (LEED).\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\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\nShould 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.\r\n�\r\nAll 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.��\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\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

\r\n\r\nResumes are not accepted and are not considered in the selection process.\r\n�\r\nOnline 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.��\r\n�\r\nFor 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.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n�\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n