HEALTH PHYSICIST TRAINEE

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 Marylandâs citizens. The Agencyâs 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.

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If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDEâs workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth â 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.

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Performance Based OpportunityÂ

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success, the Accountant Trainee is eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance.Â

Progressive grade levels include:

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Health Physicist I â Grade 15 $63,154.00 - $99,603.00)

Health Physicist II â Grade 16 ($67,309.00 - $106,155.00)

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GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation Administration

Radiological Health Program

1800 Washington Blvd.Â

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Health Physicist Trainee will assist in the recognition, evaluation, and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public. The incumbent in this position will provide scientific and technical reviews of detailed applications for new radioactive material licenses, radioactive material license renewals, amendments, and terminations, and will conduct on-site inspections of new facilities to determine whether they are physically adequate and have competent personnel to receive and use radioactive materials. Facilities include hospitals, industrial firms, medical offices, laboratories, and other facilities where travel is required and where there may be exposure to radioactive materials. The Health Physicist Trainee will also assist in highly technical reviews of radioactive sealed sources and devices containing radioactive material requested to be certified as safe for manufacture and distribution in and from the State of Maryland. Additionally, the incumbent will participate in and be required to demonstrate competency in various technical roles during Calvert Cliffs and Peach Bottom nuclear power plant accident drills on a 24/7 basis to help protect the health and safety of Maryland residents.

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This position involves the following working conditions:

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• Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.
• Physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders etc.
• Required use of protective equipmentâsuch as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, hard hats and masksâduring site visits when required.

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The incumbent may be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state driverâs license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing stateâs Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver''s license with no more than five points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Four years of experience in performing the recognition, evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public.

Notes:

1. 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.

2. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is preferred that the selected candidate has the following:

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

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 operatorâs license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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Application must be completed. Do not leave work experience section blank.  Do not cut and paste resume or answer see resume. All supplemental questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers, such as "yes, " will result in no credit for those responses.

Should you possess a bachelor''s/masterâs 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 World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

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You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

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.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension planÂ

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Click on the link below for more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 Shantasia.baker1@maryland.gov or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

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Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.Â

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. 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.

TTYÂ Users: call via Maryland Relay

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.