STUDENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) 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.

The Maryland Department of the Environment is accepting up to 11 applications for Student Technical Assistants for a 3-month period starting June 2023.

The Student Technical Assistant classification is used to hire college students pursuing degrees in fields such as environmental science, geology, engineering, mathematics, chemistry and other qualifying degrees.  The Student Technical Assistant will assist staff in either the Water and Science Administration or Land and Materials Administration.  The Student must be able to handle confidential information and work according to agency polices, procedures and guidelines.

Students must have completed freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year in an undergraduate environmental science program or other related majors such as biology, earth science, geology, engineering, mathematics and other qualifying degrees.  Students that have recently completed their senior year in an undergraduate education must be enrolled in a Master's study program to be eligible.  Enrollment documentation in the Master's study program must be submitted when appointed to the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT PRODUCTS, I.E., WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, ETC. MAY BE A REQUIREMENT FOR SOME POSITIONS.

It is preferred that the Student Technical Assistant have a degree in the following:

• Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Political Science, Pre-Law, or other qualifying Environmental Science degree.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation will be a rating of your education, training and/or experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide accurate information on your application.  All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the immigration and Reform Control Act.

It is highly encouraged that you apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person.

Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and reference number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Completed applications may be mailed to:

Peggie Jefferson, HR Officer, Recruitment and Examination Division

Office of Human Resources, 1800 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230

410-537- 3879/ peggie.jefferson@maryland.gov

MDE Reference Number: 23-005302-0003

The MD State Application Form can be found online

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