GEOLOGIST I

LOCATION OF POSITION
Land and Materials Administration

Oil Control Program

Remediation Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job
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.

The working conditions of this position may involve:

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

• Possession of a degree in Geology, science related background or college coursework including Hydrogeology, hydrology, chemistry, biology, ecology

• Experience in environmental consulting or the environmental industry, drilling, environmental sampling.

• Experience using Google Workspace applications.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications, data management, spreadsheets.

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.