GEOLOGIST I
Recruitment #25-001028-0003
Department | MDE - Land and Materials Administration (LMA) |
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Date Opened | 6/3/2025 3:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/17/2025 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $57,275.00 - $74,374.00 w/ potential growth to $92,108.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Shanera Johnson |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
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.
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 ($60,987 - $98,313)
Geologist III – Grade 17 ($64,984 - $104,954)
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of the Environment
Land and Materials Administration
Oil Control Program
Compliance Division or Remediation Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications
to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process.
Please read all requirements before applying.
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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.
• Involvement in an environmental internship, an environmental stewardship program, community meetings, community improvement projects, or volunteer work in any environmental field.
• Knowledge and/or training in aboveground and/or underground storage systems, oil spill containment, and or sampling of soil or groundwater.
• Knowledge and/or experience preparing environmental technical reports.
• Knowledge and/or experience in conducting field inspections or surveys in any environmental discipline.
• Hazardous Waste Site Worker OSHA 40 hour certification.
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. When assigned to an environmental program at the Maryland Department of the Environment, 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
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. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed
on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).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. at 1-302-737-8715 or 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 of 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
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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 the closing date) to shanera.johnson2@maryland.gov or mail to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
Resumes will not be
accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shanera Johnson at 410-537-3879. If you have difficulties 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. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.