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Introduction

We encourage you to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Maryland's air, water, land resources, and safeguarding the health of all its citizens, we invite you to apply and become a part of our team.\r\nMDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders, with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout the state.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

17 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Land and Materials Administration\r\nVoluntary Cleanup Program\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

\r\nThe primary purpose of this\r\nrole is to review and evaluate conditions of known or suspected contamination\r\nto determine the necessary extent of remediation. This includes overseeing\r\nactivities at Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and Controlled Hazardous Substances\r\n(CHS) sites.\r\n\r\nKey responsibilities include:\r\n\r\n\r\n Independently evaluating the\r\n work of highly trained and experienced consultants.\r\n Reviewing and commenting on\r\n technical documents to ensure that site assessments and remediations meet\r\n standards for protecting human health and the environment across various media.\r\n Drafting formal\r\n correspondence, including letters, comments on applications and response plans,\r\n and site closure documents.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe physical\r\nrequirements and working conditions for this position below:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Work may involve\r\n exposure to temperature extremes and contaminated areas.\r\n The role requires\r\n inspecting areas with chemical and physical hazards, such as old landfills,\r\n former spill sites, dilapidated buildings, and debris-strewn locations.\r\n Requirements include\r\n lifting heavy equipment and supplies (50 pounds or more), climbing ladders, and\r\n wearing respiratory protection.\r\n Field activities\r\n require the use of respirators, gloves, goggles, and Tyvek suits.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe incumbent in this position will travel to sites throughout the State\r\nof Maryland and will be required to drive a State vehicle.\r\n\r\nDriver's License:A\r\nvalid driver's license with no more than five points is required to operate a\r\nState vehicle.\r\n\r\nOut-of-State Licenses:If\r\nyou hold an out-of-state license, you must provide a certified copy of your\r\ndriving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of\r\nappointment.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nEducation: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.\r\nExperience: Three years of experience performing professional geological work.\r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth sciencefor the required education and one year of the required experience.\r\n2.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience 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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is preferred that the selected candidate has the\r\nfollowing:\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience reviewing Phase I Environmental Site\r\nAssessments.\r\n\r\nExperience reviewing Phase II Environmental Site\r\nAssessments.\r\n

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. \r\n2. Depending on the assigned essential functions of the work, 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. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification may be required to walk\r\nover rough or unstable terrain or over long distances while wearing personal\r\nprotection equipment such as respiratory protection equipment.\r\n2. Employees in this classification may be subject to\r\nongoing medical testing in accordance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and\r\nHealth Administration Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) 1910.120 Hazardous Waste\r\nOperations and Emergency Response.\r\n3. Employees in this classification may be subject to\r\ncall-in on a twenty-four hour basis and, therefore, will be required to provide\r\nthe employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.\r\n4. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)\r\nMedical Monitoring Program (MMP) is designed to detect health risks or adverse\r\neffects of occupational exposure to hazardous materials and to direct targeted\r\ntreatment and occupational illness/injury prevention strategies. MDE\r\nemployees who may be exposed to hazardous materials are required to participate\r\nin a pre-placement, regular and/or post-termination medical examination. MDE\r\nhas determined that this position be part of the MMP; therefore, applicants\r\nselected for employment must successfully complete and pass the medical\r\nmonitoring examination as a condition of employment. Information regarding the\r\nMMP is provided by the Maryland Department of the Environment or may be\r\nobtained at the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration website.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n\r\nApplication must be completed. Do not leave work experience section blank.Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those responses.\r\n\r\nShould 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.\r\n\r\nAll 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\nFlexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions\r\nFree mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\nGenerous paid leave that increases with years of service\r\nPaid holidays\r\nHealth coverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\nEmployee & employer contributory pension plan\r\n\r\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

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:\r\n\r\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore MD 21230\r\n\r\nResumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\n\r\nFor 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.\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay\r\nWe 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.\r\n