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Regulatory And Compliance EngineerArchitect Senior

WSA


Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 87253 - 112878
Posted: 10 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Marylands 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.

Click here to learn more about MDE.



GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION

Stormwater Dam Safety and Flood Management Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job
The Regulatory and Compliance Engineer(RCE) Senior position within the Stormwater Dam Safety and FloodManagement Program of the Water and Science Administration is responsible for ensuring the successfulimplementation of Marylands stormwater management and erosion and sedimentcontrol programs and serves as a subject matter expert. The incumbent willutilize advanced proficiency in design principles and construction standards toensure effective implementation of urban runoff control practices evaluatestatewide design standards guidelines and regulations and developrecommendations for improvement.

Daily work requires knowledge of relevant lawsand regulations under the Environment Article the Code of MarylandRegulations the Clean Water Act and the Code of Federal Regulationspertaining to stormwater erosion sediment control and municipal separatestorm sewer system permits. Responsibilities include performing fieldinspections providing technical assistance to stakeholders and developingreports for compliance and enforcement of runoff control laws and oversight directly supports Marylands goals of protecting and restoringMarylands streams rivers and Chesapeake Bay.

POSITION DUTIES

The RCE Senior dutiesconsist of but are not limited to:

Providing stormwatermanagement and erosion and sediment control engineering expertise to theSediment Stormwater and Dam Safety Program and Division.

ManagingMDEs implementation of the NPDES municipal State and federal stormwaterpermit program in specific areas of the State to ensure federal Clean Water Act(CWA) compliance.

Performingfield and office evaluations of Marylands local erosion and sediment controlprograms.

Providingpublic education and outreach regarding stormwater design BMP implementationand NPDES program effectiveness.

Ensuringunderstanding of the Administrations Climate Policy and Environmental JusticePolicy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

Experience: Three years of engineering or architecturalexperience in pollution control waste remediation resource conservationenvironmental protection or public health and safety to ensure regulatory orquality compliance with engineering/architectural standards practicesprinciples and methods.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of aBachelors degree from an accredited college or university withat least 20 credit hoursin engineering and two years performing engineering architectural work inpollution control waste remediation resource conservation environmentalprotection public health and safety or related areas for the requirededucation.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Mastersdegree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or universityfor up to one year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of acurrent Professional Engineer or Professional Architect registration in theState of Maryland or in a state with comparable requirements for the requirededucation and one year of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forcesmilitary service experience as a commissioned officer in Engineering andArchitecture classifications or Engineering and Architecture specialty codes inthe Environmental field of work on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience 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 theselected candidate has the following:

At least five (5) years of experience reviewing ordesigning stormwater management plans.

At least five (5) years of experience inspecting stormwatermanagement and erosion and sediment control practices in the field.

Experience giving presentations and training or mentoringin stormwater management and erosion and sediment control implementation.

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 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.

For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. For further information you may call International Consultants of Delaware Inc. or World Education Services Inc. 1- or .

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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

It 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 or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay


Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Olivia Sterrett at . If you have difficulties submitting your online application please contact the Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or

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.MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.


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