Four years of experience in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling radiological hazards
Bachelor's degree in mathematical, physical, or biological sciences may substitute for experience
Military service as a commissioned officer in Health and Medical Physicist roles may substitute for experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Responsibilities
Receive training to support inspections and investigations
Process registrations and preventive maintenance for radiation equipment
Participate in monthly staff meetings
Respond to radiation emergencies as required
Conduct radiation safety audits according to regulations
Benefits
Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities
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
Full Job Description
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 $63,154 -$99,603)
Health Physicist II - Grade 16 ($67,309- $106,155)
GRADE
STD0014
LOCATION OF POSITION
Air and Radiation Administration
Radiological Health Program
Radiation Machines Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
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 equipment-such 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 driver's license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state's Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 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:
A Bachelor's 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.
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 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 [email protected].
