HEALTH PHYSICIST TRAINEE

Introduction

The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and\r\npreserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the\r\nenvironmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to\r\nprotect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all\r\nMarylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and\r\necosystems in Maryland.\r\n�\r\nIf you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the\r\nenvironment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s\r\nworkforce.� MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to\r\ntelework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth –\r\nMDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage,\r\npaid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental\r\nretirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b, etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers\r\nfree parking, a food court, and a gym.\r\n�\r\nPerformance Based Opportunity�\r\nAs part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive\r\nsuccess The Health Physicist Trainee may be eligible for an annual promotion.\r\nThe incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series,\r\nbased on satisfactory work performance.�\r\n\r\nProgressive grade levels include:\r\n�\r\nHealth Physicist I – Grade 15 $63,154 -$99,603)\r\nHealth Physicist II – Grade 16 ($67,309- $106,155)\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0014

LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation Administration\r\nRadiological Health Program\r\nRadiation Machines Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Health Physicist Trainee will receive training to support the\r\nRadiation Control Program, including radon outreach, regulatory development,\r\nand the enforcement of radiation control regulations. Responsibilities include\r\nassisting with the initiation and preparation of enforcement actions to protect\r\nthe public and occupational personnel from unnecessary exposure to radiation\r\nfrom X-ray-producing machines. The incumbent will also participate in simulated\r\nor actual nuclear power plant emergency response events.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position may involve the following working conditions:\r\n\r\n\r\n Exposure\r\n to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.\r\n \r\n Exposure\r\n to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.��� \r\n Physical\r\n demands such as lifting 20 pounds or more, climbing ladders etc.\r\n Protective\r\n equipment—such as safety glasses, gloves, mask during site visits when\r\n required.� �\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe incumbent may be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an\r\nout-of-state driver’s license, you must provide a certified copy of your\r\ndriving record from the issuing state’s� Motor Vehicle Administration at\r\nthe time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more\r\nthan 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:�Four years of experience in performing the recognition,�evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public.\r\nNotes:\r\n1. 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.\r\n2.�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.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nIt is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Detailed\r\n oriented with strong organizations skills and the ability to prioritize tasks\r\n Strong written and oral communication skills;\r\n Strong computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft\r\n Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;\r\n Experience generating database reports\r\n Willingness to work as a team member\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your\r\napplication to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All\r\ninformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing\r\ndate.�We will not consider the information submitted after this\r\ndate.�Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on\r\nthe�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\n\r\nApplication must be completed.� Do not leave work experience section\r\nblank.��Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume.�All\r\nsupplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word\r\nanswers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those\r\nresponses.\r\nShould you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or\r\nuniversity outside of the United States, you must have your educational\r\ncredentials evaluated by an approved education review service.� This\r\nevaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may\r\ncall International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World\r\nEducation Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.\r\n\r\n\r\nYou must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform\r\nand Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.\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\nClick on the link below for more information.\r\n\r\n\r\nSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply\r\nonline, you may submit the State paper application and supplemental\r\nquestionnaire (by the closing date) to Shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail\r\nto:\r\n\r\n\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\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker\r\nat 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application,\r\nplease contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.� People with\r\ndisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� MDE is\r\ndedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We\r\nstrive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.\r\n