Employer: Maryland Department of the Environment
Expires: 05/08/2024
The Geologist Lead/Advanced is responsible for providing project management and oversight for the assessment and cleanup activities conducted by external parties at Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), National Priorities List (NPL) and Controlled Hazardous Substances (CHS) sites with knowledge of both the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Oversight activities include reviewing and evaluating conditions of known or suspected contamination, determining the extent of remediation needed, and overseeing the conduct of remediation activities at these sites. The position is responsible for the review of complex environmental investigations of groundwater, surface water/ sediments and soils which requires the review of geological, geophysical, chemical or hydrogeological data and the preparation of technically accurate reports and correspondence. The employee will review work prepared by highly trained and experienced environmental professionals and will function as a project manager to determine the potential public health and safety impacts of hazardous materials having a potential impact on human health and the environment. This position also requires direct coordination with the RCRA and Superfund Divisions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), MDE administrations, other State and federal agencies and the public.Working conditions are as follows:Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant work environments. Site visits and actual collection of environmental samples entail a variety of exposure to field conditions that can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. The majority of these conditions include inclement weather with potential exposure to extreme heat or cold, briars, plant toxins, plant pollens, mold, fungus and bird feces in old abandoned buildings, insect bits, ticks, wild animals and other site specific conditions.Exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. This includes environmental sampling which includes potential exposure to hazardous substances as well as physical conditions such as airborne particulates, steep slopes, uneven terrain, stream mud, ice and snow.Special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc. This requires extensive hand auguring and bending as well as loading and unloading coolers. Some sampling equipment, such as carboys filled with deionized water, may also exceed 50 pounds in weight.Wearing protective equipment such as goggles, masks, and gloves to ensure that the staff does not come into contact with harsh chemicals and toxic byproducts of industrial activity. Basic protective equipment will be provided.The incumbent in this position may 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 from 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. Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.Experience: Five years of experience performing professional geological work.Notes:1. 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.2. 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.