GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Air and Radiation Administration
Radiological Health Program

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Health Physicist Supervisor will plan, direct, develop, and implement activities of the Radioactive Materials Inspection Section. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for statewide oversight that includes radioactive material inspections, investigations, enforcement actions, facility decommissioning, emergency response, and financial assurance to assure that users of radioisotopes are conducting their licensed activities in a safe and legal manner. The Health Physicist Supervisor is also responsible for providing technical advice and recommendations on health physics matters and on the regulations of ionizing radiation sources.

The working conditions of this position may involve exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings. During some industrial plant visits, the incumbent may encounter high or low ambient temperature, fumes, or dust. Work involves exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury. The incumbent may be exposed to radiation during routine inspections and emergency responses. Work involves special physical demands such as climbing ladders, etc. Work requires the use of protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, mask, etc. When going on site visits, protective gear is mandatory.

This position involves conducting inspections throughout Baltimore City and surrounding Maryland counties.

The incumbent is required to operate a State vehicle. If you currently hold an out-of-state driver's license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment. Please note that all individuals must maintain a valid driver's license with no more than five points to operate a State vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position and move forward in the hiring process. Please read all requirements before applying.

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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 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.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's 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 Master's 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 Master's degree in mathematical, biological, or physical science from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

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

6. 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

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

• A bachelor's degree in biology, environmental and health sciences, medical physics, or physics.
• Experience managing employees in a technical or regulatory environment.
• A high level of expertise regarding Health Physics or Radiation Safety/Security, including knowledge of radiation and radioactive materials.
• Experience with radiation control regulations and familiarity with related guidance documents.
• Certified Health Physicist (CHP), Radiation Safety Specialist, or Radiation Expert.

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 operator's 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.

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/master's 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.

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 plan

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 [email protected] 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 Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. 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 [email protected].