Regulatory And Compliance Engineer/Architect Supervisor
About The Position
The incumbent in this position will serve as the Division Chief of the Aboveground 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.
Requirements
- A 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.
- Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with oil storage tanks or facilities
- Experience with formal enforcement or compliance activities
- Inspector certification related to the aboveground storage tanks (STI or API), non-destructive testing, or corrosion protection.
- Supervised a team of technical staff
Responsibilities
- Supervises engineering staff responsible for reviewing oil storage facilities, petroleum AST systems, and permits to ensure compliance with engineering standards and environmental regulations.
- Oversees the drafting and issuance of water discharge permits, including NPDES permits, in accordance with COMAR regulations.
- Supervises staff and manages daily division operations.
- Oversees permit review and regulatory compliance activities.
- Manages the division’s annual budget.
- Ensures compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
- Maintains required Steel Tank Institute (STI) certifications as an AST inspector and AST system inspector.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
