HEALTH PHYSICIST TRAINEES - CONTRACTUAL

The Maryland Department of the Environment is seeking to hire two Health Physicist Trainee 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.

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Maryland Department of the Environment

Air & Radiation Administration

Radiological Health Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

The main purpose of these positions is to serve as an entry level Health Physicist Trainee. The first position will learn to perform recognition, evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public. Specifically, this position provides, scientific and technical reviews of detailed applications for new radioactive materials licenses, radioactive material license renewals, amendments and terminations, and to conduct on-site inspections of new facilities in order to qualify them as physically adequate and with personnel competent to receive and use radioactive materials. Facilities include hospitals, industrial firms, medical offices, laboratories and other facilities where the environment includes exposure to radioactive materials. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the technical review of radioactive sealed sources and devices containing radioactive material requested to be certified to be safe for manufacture and distribution in and from the State of Maryland.  The incumbent in this position will also be required to participate and gain the required competency in many important technical roles in Calvert Cliffs and Peach Bottom nuclear power plant accident drills, on a 24/7 basis, in order to protect the health and safety of the citizens of the State of Maryland.

 

The second position will learn to perform inspections, investigations and other regulatory activities, such as processing registrations, preventive maintenance and certifications, to protect the public and occupational personnel from unnecessary exposure from x-ray producing radiation machines.  The incumber in this position will be required to respond to radiation emergencies as necessary.

 

These positions will perform work which involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings during radiation machines inspections.  The incumbent's duties may involve potential radiation exposure during routine inspections and emergency responses. During site inspections protective equipment may be required to reduce exposure to ionizing radiation to minimal levels using time, distance, shielding and lead aprons.  This position requires the incumbent to climb ladders, lift heavy equipment and travel to various inspection sites in the State of Maryland.

 

The incumbents in these positions will occasionally work after hours and on-call 24/7 for Radiological Emergencies and occasional overnight travel and stays required.  Incumbents will be required to drive a state vehicle, and therefore, must maintain a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland with 5 or less points on their driving record.

Education:   A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in mathematical, physical or biological sciences.

Experience: None.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute experience in performing the recognition, evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health and Medical Physicist classifications or Health and Medical Physicist specialty codes in the Physicist field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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.

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 these positions.  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.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these 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 Peggie Jefferson, peggie.jefferson@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 Number 21-002087-0001.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Peggie Jefferson/MDE Recruitment and Examination at 410-537-3879.

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 at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon by calling 410-537-3100 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.