GEOLOGIST I
**REPOST**
Recruitment #21-001028-0005
Department | MDE - Land and Materials Administration (LMA) |
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Date Opened | 10/22/2021 2:30:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 11/5/2021 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $44,989 - $58,122/year, with potential growth to $71,606/year. MD State guidelines may apply. |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Olivia Finley |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Introduction
The Land and Materials Administration is recruiting for two Geologist positions. 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.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
POSITION DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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
It is preferred that the selected candidate
has the following:
- Training or experience sampling soil or groundwater;
- Training or experience conducting environmental field inspections or surveys;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Knowledge or experience related to above ground and/or underground storage tank systems;
- Training or experience related to oil spill containment;
- Successful completion of OSHA 40 hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker training;
- Hold a valid Maryland underground storage tank system inspector, technician, or remover certification;
- Hold a valid precision tester certification;
- Training or experience in studying, evaluating, tracking, and preparing technical reports regarding environmental activities and data;
- Training or experience with petroleum contamination assessments and remediation;
- Knowledge of Maryland regulations regarding oil pollution and tank management.
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
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. 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.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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 #21-001028-0005. 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.