Job Description
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, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities 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, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.
Performance Based Opportunity
As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success, the Geologist I is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance.
Geologist II - Grade 16 ($60,987 - $98,313)
Geologist III - Grade 17 ($64,984 - $104,954)
GRADE 15
LOCATION OF POSITION Maryland Department of the Environment
Land and Materials Administration
Oil Control Program
Compliance Division
or Remediation Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job There are multiple vacancies for this position within the Oil Control Program.
Remediation Division The main purpose of this entry level Geologist I position is to learn to review and evaluate oil contamination conditions to determine the extent of remediation needed and to oversee remediation activities. This involves learning to interpret hydrogeology assessments and determining required groundwater and soil remediation. The incumbent also learns to assess potential public health and safety impacts of oil contamination in the environment and drinking water supplies. The position learns how to ensure enforcement of applicable statutes, regulations, permits, and policies of the Maryland Department of the Environment's (MDE), Oil Control Program (OCP). This role primarily functions in the Western Region of OCP's Remediation Division, though emergencies, vacancies, and caseload may require work in other areas of the State. This position will require field work in Prince George's County with assistance in Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's Counties.
Compliance Division The main purpose of this entry level Geologist I position is to learn to review and evaluate conditions of known or suspected oil contamination at underground and aboveground storage tank (UST/AST) facilities. This involves learning to investigate and determine the extent of remediation needed and overseeing remediation activities. The role learns to interpret site assessment results to determine required groundwater and soil remediation. Additionally, the position learns to apply State law and regulations to ensure compliance at petroleum and hazardous substance UST/AST sites and transportation facilities, provides technical assistance and oversight on storage system investigation findings and oil pollution problems, and determines potential public health and safety impacts of oil contamination. The position also learns to investigate and audit UST/AST facilities to identify responsible parties for petroleum contamination and conducts audits and statistical analysis to ensure compliance with State law and regulations, thereby enforcing applicable statutes, regulations, permits, and policies pertinent to the Oil Control Program. This position will require field work in Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties.
Work Conditions of the position are as follows:
•Work involves exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Site visits and the collection of environmental samples entail a variety of exposure to field conditions that can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. These conditions include inclement weather, extreme heat or cold, briars, plant toxins (poison ivy), plant pollens (ragweed, etc.), etiological and biological agents (mold fungus, bird and rodent feces, biting ticks, wild animals), and other site-specific conditions. Some sites may be in high crimes areas and present an added risk and stress to the employee.
•Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. The employee is required to visit and inspect or investigate areas containing chemical and physical hazards at a variety of contaminated or potentially contaminated sites (e.g., service stations, oil refineries, industrial/manufacturing operations, uneven terrain, old landfills, spill areas, dilapidated buildings, debris-strewn sites). Field work may involve exposure to standard hazards associated with industrial/manufacturing and construction sites (e.g., slip, trip and falls, falling objects), and work around heavy equipment such as noise and vibration (e.g., drill rigs, geoprobe, backhoes, tractors, Vac trucks, engine motors).
•Work involves special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. The employee may be required to lift heavy manhole covers, sampling equipment and supplies, climb ladders, and wear respiratory protection while performing work activities. The employee may also be required to drive for long periods to visit and investigate sites located across the entire State of Maryland.
•Work requires use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask, etc. During site inspections and field sampling, the employee is required to wear personal protective equipment, (including gloves, hearing protection, and tyvek suits) that is appropriate to field conditions. This equipment routinely includes hardhats and steel toe/shank shoes, and it may be upgraded to include respirators and chemical protective gear according to site specific conditions.
This position requires the incumbent to drive a State vehicle. If you maintain an out-of-state driver license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to drive a State vehicle.
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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.
Experience: None.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in physical science classification or physical science specialty codes in the geology field of work on a year-for- year basis for the required 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. •Involvement in an environmental internship, an environmental stewardship program, community meetings, community improvement projects, or volunteer work in any environmental field.
•Knowledge and/or training in aboveground and/or underground storage systems, oil spill containment, and or sampling of soil or groundwater.
•Knowledge and/or experience preparing environmental technical reports.
•Knowledge and/or experience in conducting field inspections or surveys in any environmental discipline.
•Hazardous Waste Site Worker OSHA 40 hour certification.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 1. 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 operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
2. When assigned to an environmental program at the Maryland Department of the Environment, employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain certification as specified in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations (Standards-29 CFR) 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Information about these regulations is available in the Human Resources Office of the Maryland Department of the Environment or may be obtained at the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Website.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Employees in this classification may be required to walk over rough or unstable terrain or over long distances while wearing personal protection equipment such as respiratory protection equipment.
2. Employees in this classification may be subject to ongoing medical testing in accordance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
3. Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in on a twenty-four hour basis and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
SELECTION PROCESS All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
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).You must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 1-302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.
All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. 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 Click on the link for more details
STATE OF MARYLAND 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 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 shanera.johnson2@maryland.gov or mail to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shanera Johnson at 410-537-3879. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
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 State's 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. State of Maryland
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