Regulatory AND Compliance Engineer​/Architect Supervisor; Division Chief

Introduction

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.

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Land and Materials Administration
AST and Permits Division
1800 Washington Blvd 21030
Baltimore, MD 21030

The incumbent in this position will serve as the Division Chief of the Above ground Storage Tank (AST) and Permits Division within the Oil Control Program at MDE and supports the agency’s mission to protect public health and the environment. The Division Chief supervises engineering staff responsible for reviewing oil storage facilities, petroleum AST systems, and permits to ensure compliance with engineering standards and environmental regulations.

The position also oversees the drafting and issuance of water discharge permits, including NPDES permits, in accordance with COMAR regulations. Additional responsibilities include supervising staff and managing daily division operations, overseeing permit review and regulatory compliance activities, managing the division’s annual budget, ensuring compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act, and maintaining required Steel Tank Institute (STI) certifications as an AST inspector and AST system inspector.

The position requires strong knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting, engineering practices, and program management.

• Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
• 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.
• 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.
• Requires occasional climbing of ladders and working at heights during inspections.
• Use of protective equipment such as hard-hat, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, mask, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university.
• 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.
• Substitutions (if applicable):
• Alternate credit hour and experience combination.
• Master's degree could substitute up to one year of required experience.
• Current Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in Maryland or comparable state may substitute for required education and one year of required experience.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering and Architecture could substitute for the required experience and education.

• Experience working with oil storage tanks or facilities.
• Experience with formal enforcement or compliance activities.
• Inspector certification related to the above ground storage tanks (STI or API), non‑destructive testing, or corrosion protection.
• Supervised a team of technical staff.

• Motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland (required if duties include vehicle operation).

Employees in this classification may be subject to call‑in twenty‑four hours a day and may need to provide a telephone number where they can be reached.

• 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.

MDE is committed to recruitment, retention, and promotion of employees who reflect the State’s diversity. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated. MDE encourages candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.