Introduction
The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the State’s air, water and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, as well as opportunity for advancement and professional growth – MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.).
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Water and Science Administration
Compliance Program
1800 Washington Blvd.,
Baltimore MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to function as the Section Head of the Information Management Section in the Enforcement Division to assist in the management of an effective statewide program unique to the Water and Science Administration related to inspections, data review, investigations and sampling to determine compliance with water pollution control laws and regulations. The incumbent in this position is instrumental in establishing overall policies and procedures for the Information Management Section, directing the implementation of the Section’s policies and procedures in accordance with Department’s overall goals which include WSA Climate Policy and Environmental Justice. This position directs and supervises the Program’s database development, is responsible for computer maintenance and is responsible for budget and procurement activities. The position supervises professional and technical staff implementing data management activities related to the Department’s ETS database, the non-delegated sediment control SCD authorizations and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) data management activities for EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Permit Elimination System (NPDES) Program including NPDES permits data, NPDES Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) data and NPDES inspection and enforcement data activities mandated by the U.S. EPA. This position directs the processing and approval of subscriber agreements to enable permittees to enter electronic data into NetDMR, ensures that accurate (data management) records are maintained and facilitates the use of the NetDMR system for regulated entities through help desk support and routine training seminars. This position is also responsible for the development, implementation, integration, and management of the NPDES data deliverables mandated as part of the federal Environmental Protection Administration’s Water Pollution Control (Section 106) Grant (CMS/PPG) and Departmental Reports including the MDE Annual Compliance and Enforcement Report, Managing for Results, the CBRAP grant output reports and the Department’s Managing for Results (MFR) report.
In addition, the 2015 NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule requires the U.S. EPA to assess the progress each authorized state is making in implementing NPDES electronic reporting and to repeat these assessments annually. This position is responsible for directing the implementation of procedures to ensure compliance with the Electronic Reporting Rule. Further, in response to the Electronic Reporting Rule, this position manages the implementation of the Department’s sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) database, which is on MDE’s website for public review. The person in this position also manages the implementation of the Public Information Act (PIA) and ensures that all data is collected and provided in response to PIA requests.
Key elements of this position include ensuring reporting commitments are fulfilled, timely and accurate compliance data entry, participating in Departmental meetings to address the Programs database needs and coordinating with other programs in WSA, the Attorney General’s Office, other State agencies, EPA, elected officials, company leaders, consultants, and the general public to ensure that the implementation of data management activities provide the necessary information to make a determination of compliance with water pollution control laws and regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credit hours in engineering or the biological, environmental or physical sciences.
Experience: Three years of experience supervising a professional staff or as a project supervisor in the Water Management field of work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute additional experience in engineering, public administration or law as related to environmental health on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Applicants may substitute registration as an Environmental Sanitarian or as a Professional Engineer for the required education.
3. Applicants may substitute one additional year of experience in engineering, public administration or law related to environmental health for the 30 credit hours of required education.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources classifications or Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources specialty codes in the Engineering, Natural Resources and Science field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:
- Work experience in water quality compliance and enforcement activities.
- Work experience in EPA’s Integrated Compliance Information System, netDMR, and the Enforcement and Compliance History Online.
- Work experience with MS Office Suite Applications related to building databases (Excel, Access)
- Work experience with data analytics using program languages such as (SAS, R or Python)
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Candidates appointed to positions in these classifications 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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of this position. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFED, OR QUALIFIED. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.
For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
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 applied.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS (Click ctrl+link to view all benefits)
PERSONAL LEAVE – New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave days annually (prorated based on start date)
ANNUAL LEAVE – ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to MDE, Recruitment and Selection 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.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Tammy Lewis at tammy.lewis@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. Please reference #23-000661-0004.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Tammy Lewis at 410-537-3100. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
This is a position specific position for the Maryland Department of the Environment. The resulting certified eligible list will be maintained for one year. Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-537-3130 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
