Health Physicist Trainee
Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
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Job Summary
The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the States air water and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Marylands citizens. The Agencys 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.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the environment for all Marylanders please apply to become part of MDEs workforce. MDE offers competitive pay great benefits opportunities to telework as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth 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.
Performance Based Opportunity
As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success The Health Physicist Trainee may be eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series based on satisfactory work performance.
Progressive grade levels include:
Health Physicist I Grade 15 $63154 -$99603)
Health Physicist II Grade 16 ($67309- $106155)
Air and Radiation Administration
Radiological Health Program
Radiation Machines Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
The Health Physicist Trainee will receive training to support required inspections investigations and other regulatory activities. Duties will include processing registrations preventive maintenance and certifications to protect the public and occupational personnel from unnecessary exposure to radiation from x-ray-producing machines. The incumbent will also participate in monthly staff meetings and respond to radiation emergencies as needed.
This position may involve the following working conditions:
- Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
- Exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.
- Physical demands such as lifting 20 pounds or more climbing ladders etc.
- Protective equipmentsuch as safety glasses gloves mask during site visits when required.
The incumbent may be required to drive a State vehicle. If you hold an out-of-state drivers license you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing states Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a drivers license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.
Experience:Four years of experience in performing the recognitionevaluation 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 a minimum of 30 credit hours in mathematical physical or biological sciences for 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.
- A Bachelors degree in Biology Environmental Science Health Science or Physics;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Strong computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office Word Excel and PowerPoint;
- Experience generating database reports;
- Detailed oriented with strong organizations skills and the ability to prioritize tasks;
- Willingness to work as a team member;
- Experience providing service to customers in a professional setting which must have included personal interaction with members of the general public or other customers.
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 will not consider the information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
Application must be completed. Do not leave work experience section not cut and paste resume or answer see 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 bachelors/masters 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 or World Education Services Inc. at 1- or .
You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.
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 plan
Click on the link below for more information.
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 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 the application.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Shantasia Baker at . If you have difficulties submitting your online application please contact the Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or
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 States 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
