HEALTH PHYSICIST TRAINEE
Recruitment #24-002087-0002
Department | MDE - Air and Radiation Administration (ARA) |
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Date Opened | 7/16/2024 10:45:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 7/30/2024 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $53,808.00 - $86,322.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Olivia Sterrett |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and
preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the
environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to
protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all
Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and
ecosystems in Maryland.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the
environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s
workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to
telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth –
MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage,
paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental
retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers
free parking, a food court, and a gym.
Performance Based Opportunity
As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance
and drive success the Health Physicist Trainee is eligible for an annual
promotion. The incumbent may advance
to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work
performance.
Progressive grade levels include:
Health Physicist I - Grade 15 ($57,275.00-$92,108.00)
Health Physicist II - Grade 16 ($60,987.00-$98,313.00)
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Air and Radiation Administration
Radiological Health Program
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
POSITION DUTIES
The
Health Physicist Trainee is an entry level position. The incumbent in this position will lean to
conduct materials inspections, investigation and surveys necessary to enforce
Maryland Regulations governing Radiation Protection and to protect public
health and safety. This position
involves learning and assisting in radiological investigations, special projects,
and team inspections at large facility. 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, to protect the health and safety of the
citizens of the State of Maryland. The incumbent in this position will
occasionally work after hours and on-call 24/7 for Radiological Emergencies and
occasional overnight travel and stay required.
The
incumbent will perform work which may involve exposure to uncomfortable or
unpleasant surroundings during some industrial radioactive material
inspections. The incumbent will perform work involving potential radiation
exposure during routine inspections and emergency responses. The incumbent will
also be required to climb ladders, collect radioactive samples for
laboratory analysis and drive up to 200 miles to and from inspection sites.
During site inspections protective equipment is required and may include
goggles, gloves, mask, hard hat, safety shoes and protective clothing to
prevent radioactive material contamination.
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 from 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 a
State vehicle.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Four years of experience in performing the
recognition, evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees
and the general public.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree
from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in
mathematical, physical or biological sciences for the required experience.
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 experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:
- A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Health Science, or Physics;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Experience generating database reports;
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks;
- Willingness to work as a team member;
- Experience providing service to customers in a professional setting which must have included personal interaction with members of the general public or other customers.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SELECTION PROCESS
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 the information submitted after this date. Successful candidates
will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on
the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required
documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and
received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be
considered.
Should you possess a
bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United
States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved
education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to
hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of
Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at
1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.
All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under
the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. 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
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS (Click ctrl+link to view all benefits)
PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave
days annually (prorated based on start date).
ANNUAL LEAVE - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
SICK LEAVE – fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
PARENTAL LEAVE – up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the
birth or adoption of a child.
HOLIDAYS – State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays
per year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is highly preferred that you apply online. If
you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State paper application and
supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov or
mail to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett
at 410-537-3105. If you have difficulties submitting your
online application, please contact the Department of Budget and
Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or
Application.Help@maryland.gov.
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. MDE is
dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We
strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online |
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. | This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. |
Apply via Paper Application. | You may also download and complete the Paper Application here. |