GEOLOGIST SUPERVISOR, ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of the Environment.  This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for this position/function only.  The resulting cert list will be maintained for one year.  Persons interested in future vacancies within this classification must re-apply.

This position is limited to permanent and contractual employees of the Maryland Department of the Environment only.

Maryland Department of the Environment

Land and Materials Administration

Solid Waste Operations Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

The Geologist Supervisor serves as the Section Head of the Investigations & Remediation Section in the Solid Waste Operations Division, Solid Waste Program. The Section Head is responsible for the review of environmental monitoring data, remedial investigations and plans, groundwater and gas monitoring plans, and for performing related technical functions concerning solid waste, sewage sludge, and natural wood waste facilities. The data reviewed largely consists of groundwater monitoring data for all of the landfills in the State, which significantly contributes to the Department's Safe Drinking Water goals. The Section Head supervises professional staff and will perform a variety of administrative, supervisory, and technical functions related to Program and Departmental goals.

Working conditions of the position are as follows:

• Work will occasionally involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings, such as landfills, illegal garbage dumps, sewage sludge sites, and other locations which may be considered odorous or unsightly. The duties requires a significant amount of distance driving, and walking on rough terrain at landfills in all weather conditions.
• Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.  Landfills and other waste disposal sites are typically busy places with heavy equipment and truck traffic, which can present a danger to the employee.  Also, the job entails some opportunities for exposure to known or unknown waste materials that can pose risk through physical, chemical, bacteriological, or radiological hazards for which training is provided. 
• The nature of the work can include lifting heavy objects such as chemical absorbent, etc., use of bailers, hand-augers to sample soil or waste; climbing ladders or catwalks at incinerators and wastewater treatment plants.  
• This position requires the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask, etc.  Special EPA-approved personnel protective training to use specialized equipment such as supplied-air respirators is required, and is provided.  Training required includes a 40-hour EPA- and OSHA-approved training session, as well as annual 8-hour refresher training. 

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 for 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 State vehicle.   

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.

It is preferred that the selected candidate have the following:   

• Experience reviewing groundwater and methane gas monitoring data, remedial investigations and plans, and environmental monitoring protocols;
• Knowledge of laboratory sampling procedures for regulated constituents in groundwater and surface water;
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Access;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be flexible to work beyond normal work hours, if necessary;
• Attention to detail and highly effective organization skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

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.

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.

4. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Medical Monitoring Program (MMP) is designed to detect health risks or adverse effects of occupational exposure to hazardous materials and to direct targeted treatment and occupational illness/injury prevention strategies.  MDE employees who may be exposed to hazardous materials are required to participate in a pre-placement, regular and/or post-termination medical examination.  MDE has determined that this position be part of the MMP; therefore, applicants selected for employment must successfully complete and pass the medical monitoring examination as a condition of employment. ​The Maryland Department of the Environment or may be obtained at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Website.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of this position. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.  Please note that you will be required by the appointing agency to provide proof upon hire of all certifications, licenses, educational and work experiences.

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).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.  Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the immigration and Reform Control Act.  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.        

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDE, Recruitment and Selection Division, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD  21230. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to Olivia Finley olivia.finley@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. Please reference #21-001035-0003.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Finley/MDE Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-537- 3105.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-537-3130 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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.