GEOLOGIST Case Manager

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.

MDE 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.

Performance Based Opportunity

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success, the Geologist I is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance.

• Geologist II – Grade 16 ($66,314.00-$103,309)
• Geologist III – Grade 17 ($70,743.00-$110,288)
• GRADE 15

• Land and Materials Administration
• Oil Control Program
• Remediation Division
• 1800 Washington Blvd.
• Baltimore, MD 21230

The Geologist I provides frontline review, evaluation, and management for conditions of known or suspected oil contamination in the Eastern Region of the Oil Control Program’s (OCP) Remediation Division. The Division implements the mandate of Environment Article 4-401, et seq as it applies to regulated petroleum substances by overseeing, managing, and directing the technical work of tank owners, operators, and environmental contractors.

The Division is responsible for the remediation of petroleum releases throughout the state. The incumbent in the position will review and evaluate conditions of known or suspected oil contamination to determine the extent, level and type of investigation and remediation needed and when site investigation and remediation has been completed. The incumbent will also evaluate the threat or risk to public health and the environment, offer technical expertise and ensure the enforcement of applicable statutes, regulations, permits, and policies pertinent to OCP.

The incumbent will perform job functions within the State of Maryland, primarily in the Eastern Region of OCP’s Remediation Division. Emergencies, vacancies, and caseload may require performance of job duties in other areas of the State.

• Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
• Site visits and the collection of environmental samples entail a variety of exposure to field conditions that can be uncomfortable and unpleasant.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions, which may result in injury.
• The employee is required to visit and inspect areas containing chemical and physical hazards at a variety of contaminated or potentially contaminated sites
• Special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more
• The employee may be required to lift heavy manhole covers, sampling equipment and supplies, climb ladders, and wear respiratory protection while performing work activities.
• Use of protective equipment such as hard-hat, safety shoes, googles, gloves, mask, etc.

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 for 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.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.

Experience:

None.

Note:

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.

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

It is preferred that the selected candidate…