TOXICOLOGIST GEOLOGIST PROGRAM CONSULTANT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

The Maryland Department of the Environment seeks a Toxicologist Geologist Program Consultant to oversee human health risk assessments and cleanup activities for contaminated sites. The role involves evaluating ecological risk assessments and developing policies to protect public health and the environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Geology or related fields with six years of experience. The position offers opportunities for telework and competitive benefits.
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

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of the Environment

Land & Material Administration

Land Restoration Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Toxicologist will oversee and will function as the technical expert regarding human health risk assessment and the assessment and cleanup activities conducted by external parties in the Voluntary Cleanup Program(VCP) and Controlled Hazardous Substances (CHS) sites throughout Maryland and through development and documentation of human health and environmental risk assessments for the Land Restoration Program (LRP), based on exposure to toxic substances and other environmental contaminants by MDE regulations and policy and EPA’s Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund(RAGS).

Additionally, this incumbent will assists in analyzing and field screening environmental samples collected to characterize potentially contaminated sites. The incumbent in this position will require advanced knowledge to evaluate and comment on ecological risk assessments provided by consultants to the LRP State and Federal Assessment and Remediation Division. The incumbent will assist with recommendations and implement policies established by the Department to meet its goal of protecting public health and the environment from potential or actual toxic substance (s) impacts as part of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) process.

The working conditions of this position may involve exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. The incumbent may be required to visit sites containing chemical and physical hazards (e.g. old landfills, former spill areas, dilapidated buildings). Site visits may require the incumbent to use protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, masks, etc. The incumbent may have to use personal protective equipment (including a respirator, gloves, and Tyvek suits) during a site visit.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Six years of experience performing professional environmental geological work.

Notes
• 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.
• 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:
• Experience writing and reviewing risk assessments;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Experience discussing public health impacts at public meetings;
• Experience as an expert witness for environmental remediation litigation.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Employees in this classification may be subject to ongoing medical testing in accordance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
• 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 and 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. at 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 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

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

Preferred

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 peggie.jefferson @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 Peggie Jefferson 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.