*Open To All Qualified Candidates*

This is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and - most importantly - our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: The Stormwater Compliance Lead is located in the Office of Engineering and Construction and is responsible for supporting MDTA's stormwater program and the compliance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permits for Municipal Storm Sewer (MS4) and Industrial Stormwater. The key stormwater compliance activities this position is responsible for personnel training, public outreach, illicit discharge investigations, and MDTA-wide implementation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct the inspection of maintenance facilities and operational activities to ensure compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention (SWPP) Plan to meet regulatory policies and guidelines;
• Follow up on inspection findings by coordinating with maintenance supervisors on findings to develop corrective actions which prevent or mitigate stormwater impacts from operational activities;
• Responsible for preparing and presenting annual training to maintenance and housekeeping crews, to assure adherence to the requirement within the SWPP Plan;
• Coordinate the inspection of drainage outfalls along MDTA roadways and campuses to identify any illicit discharges to waterways;
• Direct and participate in the preparation of environmental reports, including MDTA's required NPDES annual report to the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE);
• Manage consultant resources related to stormwater compliance that includes project managers, engineers, scientists, technicians, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analysts;
• Provide stormwater outreach and information to the public; and
• Monitor federal, state, and local environmental regulations, technology, and industry trends for their applicability in context of stormwater to MDTA projects, facilities, and operations.

Employees in this position will report directly to the Environmental Discipline Manager. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position.

MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based on start date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in professional engineering.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes but is not limited to, full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Notes:

1. Additional work experience in professional engineering, or in technical engineering at the journey level or above, may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

2. Possession of a Master's Degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3. Persons currently registered as Professional Engineers in the State of Maryland, or in a State with comparable requirements, are considered to have met the education requirements.

1. Employees of the Maryland Transportation Authority may be required to possess an Engineer-In-Training License from the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply online at RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

NOTES:

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application, you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.

The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in the application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Issue Date: 04/16/2024