Geologist Lead/Advanced, Environmental Programs

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.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Land and Materials Administration�
Voluntary Cleanup Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Geologist Lead/Advanced is responsible�for
providing project management and oversight for the assessment and cleanup
activities conducted by external parties at Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP),
National Priorities List (NPL) and Controlled Hazardous Substances (CHS) sites
with knowledge of both the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Act (CERLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA). Oversight activities include reviewing and evaluating conditions of
known or suspected contamination, determining the extent of remediation needed,
and overseeing the conduct of remediation activities at these sites. The
position is responsible for the review of complex environmental investigations
of groundwater, surface water/ sediments and soils which requires the review of
geological, geophysical, chemical or hydrogeological data and the preparation
of technically accurate reports and correspondence. The employee will review
work prepared by highly trained and experienced environmental professionals and
will function as a project manager to determine the potential public health and
safety impacts of hazardous materials having a potential impact on human health
and the environment. This position also requires direct coordination with the
RCRA and Superfund Divisions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
MDE administrations, other State and federal agencies and the public.
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Working conditions are as follows:

Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant work environments. Site visits
and actual collection of environmental samples entail a variety of exposure to
field conditions that can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. The majority of
these conditions include inclement weather with potential exposure to extreme
heat or cold, briars, plant toxins, plant pollens, mold, fungus and bird feces
in old abandoned buildings, insect bits, ticks, wild animals and other site
specific conditions.

Exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. This
includes environmental sampling which includes potential exposure to hazardous
substances as well as physical conditions such as airborne particulates, steep
slopes, uneven terrain, stream mud, ice and snow.

Special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing
ladders, etc. This requires extensive hand auguring and bending as well as
loading and unloading coolers. Some sampling equipment, such as carboys filled
with deionized water, may also exceed 50 pounds in weight.

Wearing protective equipment such as goggles, masks, and gloves to ensure
that the staff does not come into contact with harsh chemicals and toxic
byproducts of industrial activity. Basic protective equipment will be provided.

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The incumbent in this position may 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

Education:�� A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.
Experience: Five years of experience performing professional geological work.
Notes:
1.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.
2.�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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

Knowledge of Voluntary Cleanup Program processes and requirements in Statute

Have excellent organizational and writing skills.

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.
2.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.

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.
2.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.
  3.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.

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, Better Qualified, or 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 302-737-8715 or the 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 or 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 closing date) to�acacia.laing@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 Acacia Laing at 410-537-3233. If you are�having difficulties with 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.