Geologist I

LMA•Allegany, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Geologist I is an entry level position in the field of environmental regulatory compliance under the Land and Materials Administration, Mining Program, Bureau of Mines. The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Bureau of Mines permit application reviewer on implementation of those portions of the State’s Surface Coal Mine Regulatory Program relating to prevention of environmental impacts through the evaluation of the geologic materials and hydro- geologic conditions within a proposed mining permit and adjacent areas. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for evaluating the potential for proposed operations to result in adverse hydrologic impacts and for providing comments and requests for information from permit applicants to address potential concerns. The incumbent will also prepare written and oral documentation for the Permitting Section Chief and the Bureau of Mines Director on his findings and assessments, and makes recommendations regarding approval, conditional approval, or denial of the applications. The incumbent is required to work in the field and primarily in Allegany & Garrett counties. Incumbent may be asked to assist in other counties as required by case load and availability of personnel and will be required to report to the Frostburg location.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.
None (experience).
Individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.
Must successfully complete and pass the medical monitoring examination as a condition of employment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and/or experience of Hydrology
Knowledge and/or experience of GIS systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Bureau of Mines permit application reviewer on implementation of those portions of the State’s Surface Coal Mine Regulatory Program relating to prevention of environmental impacts through the evaluation of the geologic materials and hydro- geologic conditions within a proposed mining permit and adjacent areas.
Evaluate the potential for proposed operations to result in adverse hydrologic impacts.
Provide comments and requests for information from permit applicants to address potential concerns.
Prepare written and oral documentation for the Permitting Section Chief and the Bureau of Mines Director on findings and assessments.
Make recommendations regarding approval, conditional approval, or denial of applications.
Drive a State vehicle.