GEOLOGIST III, ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

Introduction

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY.\r\nWe 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\nTo learn more about MDE Click Here.\r\n\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0017

LOCATION OF POSITION

Water and Science Administration\r\nSource Protection and Water Appropriation Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

MDE is recruiting for two Geologist III positions.The Geologist III is\r\nresponsible for protecting and promoting the wise use of the State’s water\r\nresources. The incumbent implements water appropriation and use laws and\r\nregulations by establishing groundwater and surface water testing criteria and\r\noverseeing the testing process. Responsibilities also include reviewing and\r\nanalyzing test results, evaluating the potential impacts of proposed water use\r\non the resource and other users, and preparing reports summarizing the\r\nfindings. The incumbent also prepares water appropriation and use permits.\r\nAdditionally, the incumbent conducts geologic investigations of groundwater\r\nsources used by public drinking water systems. These investigations assess the\r\nvulnerability of groundwater sources to contamination and help water suppliers\r\nprotect their water supplies.\r\n�\r\nThis position may involve the following working conditions:\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Exposure\r\n to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.\r\n \r\n The\r\n employee is required to travel to field locations for data collection, well inspections,\r\n and the supervision of hydrogeological testing.\r\n Exposure\r\n to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.��� \r\n Exposure\r\n in field locations can include slippery, chemical exposure, electrical exposure.\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\nThe\r\nincumbents 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\r\nMotor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must\r\nmaintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record\r\nto operate a State vehicle.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to\r\nbe considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process.\r\nPlease 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 science�for the required education and one year of the required experience.\r\n2.�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service�experience 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

\r\nPlease note that your answers to the supplemental\r\nquestionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application\r\nto receive credit.\r\n\r\n\r\nIt is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Familiarity\r\n with Safe Drinking Water Act requirements for public water systems.\r\n Familiarity\r\n with the Geology of Maryland.\r\n Experience\r\n in water resource evaluation and/or preparing or reviewing geological\r\n investigation reports.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

**This recruitment is limited to current State\r\nof Maryland employees only.**\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 over rough or unstable terrain or over long distances while wearing personal protection equipment such as respiratory protection equipment. \r\n2. Employees in this classification may be subject to ongoing medical testing in accordance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. \r\n3. Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in on a twenty-four hour basis and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. \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 date.\r\nSuccessful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the\r\neligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nApplication must be completed.� Do not leave the work experience\r\nsection blank.��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\n\r\n\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\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\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\nMaryland Department of the Environment\r\nOHR - Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.\r\nBaltimore MD 21230\r\n\r\n\r\nResumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the\r\napplication.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\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\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�\r\n