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The City of Baltimore seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist III to provide engineering review and support for a water/wastewater treatment plant. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least four years of related experience. The candidate will engage in supervision tasks and might face occasional exposure to hazardous conditions.
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Salary Range:
$88,223 - $136,946 / Annually
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Job Summary:
An Operations Engineer provides the engineering review and support necessary for the operation of a water/wastewater treatment plant and for the renovation and construction of plant facilities. Work of this class may lead.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek but are subject to callback in emergencies. Work is performed at a water/wastewater treatment plant where there is occasional exposure to toxic chemicals, pathogenic bacteria and unpleasant odors. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
Minimum Qualifications:
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
Education: Have a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, microbiology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience: Have four (4) years of experience in water/wastewater treatment, chemical or environmental engineering work.
OR
Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Some employees in this class are required to obtain a valid Permanent State of Maryland Wastewater Class A and Class 5 Operator’s Certification, or , Water Treatment-4, or Wastewater Collections C2, or Distribution D1 (dependent upon the facility assigned to work) issued by the Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators within six months of hire. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. **
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Additional Information
Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
Probation
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months.
Eligibility
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
Education Accreditation
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
Selection Process
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Examination Process
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
Your Recruiter: (Katrina Bayton)
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Katrina.Bayton1@baltimorecity.gov .
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In the City of Baltimore we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more? Explore our opportunities and benefits programs.We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!
Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Department of Human Resources Office of Recruitment at(410) 396-3860, 711 (TTY), 7 E. Redwood Street, 16thFloor, Baltimore, MD 21202 orsend an email to Recruitment