Chemist Supervisor

We encourageyou to consider an exciting career with the Maryland Department of theEnvironment (MDE). If you are dedicated to protecting and preserving Marylandsair water land resources and safeguarding the health of all its citizens weinvite you to apply and become a part of our team.

MDE is committed to a mission of protecting and restoring theenvironment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision ofhealthy vibrant and sustainable communities and ecosystems throughout thestate.

This is aninternal position and applications are limited to current MDE employees toapply only.

Maryland Department of the Environment

Water Supply Program

Laboratory Certification Section

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

The Chemist Supervisor provides essential managementtechnical oversight and regulatory consultation for the Maryland Water QualityLaboratory Certification Program (LCP). Its primary purpose is to protect thehealth of Maryland residents by ensuring the safety of drinking water throughthe oversight of laboratories responsible for public water system compliancenew well potability analyses and other MDE program monitoring.

As a function of Marylands primacy enforcementresponsibility under federal regulations this role includes:

• Budgetary and financial oversight of laboratory fees and assessment services.
• Investigation of compliance data required for Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) implementation.
• Coordination of laboratory services during natural or emergency events.
• Serving as Marylands liaison to the EPAs Water Laboratory Alliance.

Please note that the use of protective equipment includinggoggles gloves and masks is required for this position.

The incumbent will be required to drive a State vehicle. Ifyou hold an out-of-state drivers license you must provide a certified copy ofyour driving record from theissuing statesMotor VehicleAdministration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driverslicense with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a Statevehicle.

Applicantsmust satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position andmove forward in the hiring process. Please read all requirements beforeapplying.

Education: A Bachelorsdegree in chemistry or other related science which includes completion of atleast 24 credit hours in chemistry from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years ofexperience performing laboratory chemical analysis work in a public health orchemistry laboratory.

Notes:

of a Mastersdegree in chemistry or related science froman accredited college oruniversity may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

2. Possession of a Doctoratedegree in chemistry from an accredited college or university may be substitutedfor three years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute Forces military serviceexperience as a commissioned officer inchemistry classification orchemistry specialty codes in the chemistryfield of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience andeducation.

Please note that your answersto the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information providedon your application to receive credit.

• Certified EPA Certification Officer: Qualified for Drinking Water laboratories.
• Laboratory Experience: Over four years of experience as an analyst within a laboratory setting.
• Management Experience: Two years of supervisory and managerial experience within local State federal government agencies.

Pleasemake sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to showthat you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All informationconcerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing not consider the information submitted after this will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified andplaced on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Application must be not leave work experience section not cut and pasteresume or answer see supplemental questions must be answeredthoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers such as yes willresult in no credit for those responses.

Should you possess abachelors/masters degree from a college or university outside of the UnitedStates you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approvededucation review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire.For further information you may call International Consultants of DelawareInc. at or World Education Services Inc. at 1- or.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United Statesunder the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legallyauthorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act to be hired inthe position for which you applied.

The State of Marylandoffers 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 plan

Click on the link belowfor more information.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is highly preferred that you apply online. If you are unable to applyonline you may submit the State paper application and supplementalquestionnaire (by the closing date) to or mail to:

Maryland Department of the Environment

OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore MD 21230

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing theapplication.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Olivia Sterrettat . If you have difficulties submitting your online applicationplease contact the Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division at or

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People withdisabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equalopportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining andpromoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. MDE isdedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Westrive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.