GEOLOGIST PROGRAM CHIEF, MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

This is a position specific recruitment for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Resource Assessment Service - 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, Maryland 21218 (Baltimore City)

The incumbent will carry out multiple primary and diverse functions associated with the leading, management, and development of the Hydrogeology program within the Maryland Geological Survey through thorough knowledge of groundwater resources and issues within Maryland, management and leading of a 7-person hydrogeologist team, management of many concurrent projects and budgets, and the development of individual staff and the project team. An important function of this position is knowledge of historical and current hydrogeological, hydrochemical, and geophysical studies within Maryland and having an excellent understanding of how the groundwater regimes change throughout the State. This position will be the lead scientist in the executive branch of Maryland government for the hydrogeology of Maryland. Another function of this position is leading, development and execution of studies within the State to address current hydrogeological problems (both quantity and quality) as well as to anticipate the direction of future scientific inquiries. This position will seek funding to execute these studies through local, state, and federal government systems. Another function of this job is to perform all management functions for the program including developing and managing budgets, developing proposals, invoicing, project tracking, and contractual monitoring. The position routinely coordinates activities among multiple Local, State, and Federal agencies and presents data in scientific meetings and conducts public outreach.

Experienced in advanced coursework or experience in groundwater hydrogeology.

Experience with project management including leading and supervision experience of other geologists.

Experience in report and grant proposal writing with peer-reviewed and published writings focusing on Maryland groundwater resources.

Experience in developing and maintaining working relationships with other State agencies, counties, federal partners, and stakeholders.

This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

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 information submitted after this date. Successful candidates may be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified.

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 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.

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 Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Crystal Wilson at crystal.wilson1@maryland.gov.

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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.