Health Physicist 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.

The Health Physicist Supervisor will plan direct developand implement activities of the Radioactive Materials Inspection Section. Theincumbent in this position will be responsible for statewide oversight thatincludes radioactive material inspections investigations enforcement actionsfacility decommissioning emergency response and financial assurance to assurethat users of radioisotopes are conducting their licensed activities in a safeand legal manner. The Health Physicist Supervisor is also responsible forproviding technical advice and recommendations on health physics matters and onthe regulations of ionizing radiation sources.

The working conditions of this position may involveexposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. During some industrialplant visits the incumbent may encounter high or low ambient temperaturefumes or dust. Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may resultin injury. The incumbent may be exposed to radiation during routine inspectionsand emergency responses. Work involves special physical demands such asclimbing ladders etc. Work requires the use of protective equipment such asgoggles gloves mask etc. When going on site visits protective gear ismandatory.

This position involves conductinginspections throughout Baltimore City and surrounding Maryland counties.

Theincumbent is required to operate a State vehicle.If you currently hold anout-of-state drivers license you must provide a certified copy of yourdriving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time ofappointment. Please note that all individuals must maintain a valid driverslicense with no more than five points to operate a State vehicle.

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

Experience:Nine 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 Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with aminimum of 30 credit hours in mathematical physical or biological sciences and five years of experience in performing the recognition evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public for the required experience.

may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree in radiation safety radiological health health physics or a related radiation control field from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree in radiation safety radiological health health physics or a related radiation control field from an accredited college or university for six years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree in mathematical biological or physical science from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

may substitute the possession of a Doctorate in health physics nuclear physics radiation management or other related field of radiological health from an accreditedcollege or university for seven years of the required experience.

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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on yourapplication to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Allinformation concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the will not consider the information submitted after candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed ontheeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Application must be completed. Do not leave work experience not cut and paste resume or answer see questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-wordanswers such as yes will result in no credit for thoseresponses.

Should you possess a bachelors/masters degree from a college oruniversity outside of the United States you must have your educationalcredentials evaluated by an approved education review service. Thisevaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information you maycall International Consultants of Delaware Inc. at or WorldEducation Services Inc. at 1- or .

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work inthe United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. Youmust be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Actin order to be hired in the 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.