GEOLOGIST II

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Geological Survey. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies for the position and may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification/function. Future vacancies may also be filled via other recruitments. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year.

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2300 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 (Baltimore City)

The main purpose of this position is to assist in hydrogeological and hydrological studies of the groundwater and surface-water resources of the State. Duties will include field and office work, and may include but are not limited to measuring water levels in wells, monitoring test drilling, collecting and describing drill cuttings and cores, conducting and analyzing aquifer tests, inventorying wells, collecting water samples, analyzing water-quality, water-level, and other hydrogeological data, working with GIS applications, digitizing and scanning data, compiling tables and plots of groundwater levels and water quality, and assisting in the production of reports, pamphlets, and brochures for both technical and non-technical audiences. The position involves interacting with technical professionals at local, state, and federal agencies as well as the public. Field work often requires travel throughout the State and may require the ability to lift heavy equipment (exceeding 50 pounds).

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.

Experience: One year 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 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.

Coursework in hydrogeology

Experience using common hydrogeological tools and field methods, such as water-level measuring devices (pressure transducers, electric tapes, steel tape), aquifer testing, test-well drilling and logging, basic water quality-equipment (pH, specific conductance, and temperature meters) and methods (sample collection, preservation, and processing)

Experience working on projects related to natural resources

Coursework or experience working with Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS)

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.

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.

Please make sure 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 information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

Your application is part of the examination process. The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of this position. The rating will be based on the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is important you provide all the experience and education related to this position completely and accurately.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources Human Resources 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Khia Poteat at khia.poteat@maryland.gov. 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.