Introduction The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and\r\npreserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the\r\nenvironmental health of all Maryland's citizens. The Agency's mission is to\r\nprotect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all\r\nMarylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and\r\necosystems in Maryland.\r\n�\r\nIf you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the\r\nenvironment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE's\r\nworkforce.� MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to\r\ntelework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth

• \r\nMDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage,\r\npaid time off (i.

e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental\r\nretirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b, etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers\r\nfree parking, a food court, and a gym.\r\n�\r\nPerformance Based Opportunity�\r\nAs part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive\r\nsuccess, the Accountant Trainee is eligible for an annual promotion. The\r\nincumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based\r\non satisfactory work performance.�\r\n\r\nProgressive grade levels include:\r\n�\r\nHealth Physicist I

• Grade 15 $63,154.00
• $99,603.00)\r\nHealth Physicist II
• Grade 16 ($67,309.00
• $106,155.

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GRADE 14

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation Administration\r\nRadiological Health Program\r\n1800 Washington Blvd.�\r\nBaltimore, MD 21230\r\n Main Purpose of Job \r\n\r\nThe Health Physicist Trainee will assist in the\r\nrecognition, evaluation, and control of radiological hazards to employees and\r\nthe general public. The incumbent in this position will provide scientific and\r\ntechnical reviews of detailed applications for new radioactive material\r\nlicenses, radioactive material license renewals, amendments, and terminations,\r\nand will conduct on-site inspections of new facilities to determine whether\r\nthey are physically adequate and have competent personnel to receive and use\r\nradioactive materials. Facilities include hospitals, industrial firms, medical\r\noffices, laboratories, and other facilities where travel is required and where\r\nthere may be exposure to radioactive materials. The Health Physicist Trainee\r\nwill also assist in highly technical reviews of radioactive sealed sources and\r\ndevices containing radioactive material requested to be certified as safe for\r\nmanufacture and distribution in and from the State of Maryland. Additionally,\r\nthe incumbent will participate in and be required to demonstrate competency in\r\nvarious technical roles during Calvert Cliffs and Peach Bottom nuclear power\r\nplant accident drills on a 24/7 basis to help protect the health and safety of\r\nMaryland residents.\r\n�\r\nThis position involves the following working conditions:\r\n�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Exposure\r\n to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.\r\n Exposure\r\n to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.\r\n Physical\r\n demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders etc.\r\n Required\r\n use of protective equipment—such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection,\r\n steel toe shoes, hard hats and masks—during site visits when required.\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\nThe incumbent may be required to drive\r\na State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state driver's license, you must provide\r\na certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state's� Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of\r\nhire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than five points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

�Four years of experience in performing the recognition,�evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public.\r\n

Notes:

\r\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in mathematical, physical or biological sciences for the required experience.\r\n2.�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health and Medical Physicist classifications or Health and Medical Physicist specialty codes in the Physicist field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n Experience, education, or training in the nuclear industry, nuclear power, radiation protection, health physics, or a related radiological field.\r\n U.S. Armed Forces military service, preferably involving nuclear, radiological, technical,\r\n scientific, or related duties.\r\n Educational background or coursework in science-related disciplines, such as biology, physics, chemistry, or a related field.\r\n Experience performing administrative duties, including typing, data entry, recordkeeping, or document preparation.\r\n Experience performing analytical tasks, including reviewing, interpreting, or organizing technical or scientific information.\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please\r\nmake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show\r\nthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information\r\nconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.�We\r\nwill not consider the information submitted after this date.�Successful\r\ncandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on the�eligible\r\n(employment) list for at least one year.\r\n�\r\nApplication\r\nmust be completed.� Do not leave work experience section\r\nblank.��Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume.�All\r\nsupplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word\r\nanswers, such as 'yes, ' will result in no credit for those\r\nresponses.\r\nShould\r\nyou possess a bachelor's/master's degree from a college or university outside\r\nof the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by\r\nan approved education review service.� This evaluation must be submitted\r\nprior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants\r\nof Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at\r\n1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.\r\n�\r\nYou\r\nmust be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and\r\nControl Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS

The\r\nState of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:\r\nFlexible\r\nwork schedules and telework opportunities for many positions\r\nFree\r\nmass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis\r\nGenerous\r\npaid leave that increases with years of service\r\nPaid\r\nholidays\r\nHealth\r\ncoverage with low out-of-pocket costs\r\nEmployee\r\n& employer contributory pension plan�\r\n�\r\nClick\r\non the link below for more information.\r\nSTATE

OF MARYLAND

BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

It\r\nis highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to apply online,\r\nyou may submit the State paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by\r\nthe closing date) to Shantasia.baker1@maryland.

gov or mail to:

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMaryland\r\nDepartment of the Environment\r\nOHR\r\n

• Recruitment and Examination Division\r\n1800\r\nWashington Blvd.

\r\nBaltimore\r\nMD 21230\r\n�\r\nResumes\r\nare not accepted in lieu of completing the application.�\r\n\r\n\r\nFor\r\nquestions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at\r\n410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application,\r\nplease contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and\r\nExamination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.

Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY�

Users:

call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n\r\nWe\r\nthank our Veterans for their service to our country.� People with\r\ndisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.� MDE is\r\ndedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We\r\nstrive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.\r\n