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.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Land and Materials Administration
State Superfund,Site Assessment & NPL Section
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
The Geologist Supervisor serves as the Section Head for the
State Superfund / Site Assessment & NPL Section provides primary
supervision to Geologists overseeing environmental investigations and
remediation at sites statewide. The incumbent in this position will coordinate
with US EPA, State and local government entities, and property owners to manage
assessment and remediation of potentially contaminated sites. Such sites will
be identified voluntarily through requests for Controlled Hazardous Substances Technical
Review Services or through formal grants and workshare agreements with EPA.
Sites coordinated with EPA will either be listed as a National Priority List
(NPL) site, directed for further MDE investigation, or archived. This position
requires supervision of Section staff responsible for EPA or State coordinated
assessments, investigations, remediations, support of Section oversight at NPL
sites, technical and regulatory direction to Section staff, and interfacing
with supervisory and support personnel at the EPA.
The working conditions for this position involve:
- Exposure
to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. Site visits and actual 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.), mold, fungus and bird feces in old, abandoned buildings,
biting insects, ticks, wild animals and other site-specific conditions.
- Responsibilities may include the inspection of actions conducted at
sites that are potentially contaminated with hazardous substances. These
inspections are conducted in accordance with the appropriate procedures and
regulations, including the requirements described in 29 CFR Part 1910.
- Field sampling may require extensive hand auguring and
bending as well as loading and unloading filled sampling coolers that weigh more
than 50 pounds when filled with samples and ice. Some sampling equipment, such
as carboys filled with deionized water, may also exceed 50 pounds.
- During on-site inspections, the incumbent will be required
to wear personal protective equipment. 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.
The
incumbent in this position will be required to drive a State vehicle. If
you maintain an out-of-state driving 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 in order to drive a
State vehicle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.
Experience: Six years of experience performing professional geological work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science for the required education and one year of the required experience.
2. 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
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:
Experience working on National Priority List sites.
Supervisor experience.
Excellent organizational skills.
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. Depending on the assigned essential functions of the work, employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain certification as specified in the U.S. Department of Labor, 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 Hazard 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
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on
your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing
date. We will not consider the information submitted after this
date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better
Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for
at least one year.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT
CONSIDERED IN THE 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.
Should you possess a
bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United
States, 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 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
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
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 olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov or mail to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination
Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
For questions regarding this
recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. 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.
