Geologist I

LMA•Baltimore City, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Geologist I provides frontline review, evaluation, and management for conditions of known or suspected oil contamination in the Western Region of the Oil Control Program’s (OCP) Remediation Division. The incumbent is required to work in the field and primarily in Prince George's, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's 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 Baltimore headquarters at least one day per week. The Division implements the mandate of Environment Article 4-401, et seq as it applies to regulated petroleum substances by overseeing, managing, and directing the technical work of tank owners, operators, and environmental contractors. The Division is responsible for the remediation of petroleum releases throughout the state. The incumbent in the position will review and evaluate conditions of known or suspected oil contamination to determine the extent, level and type of investigation and remediation needed and when site investigation and remediation has been completed. The incumbent will also evaluate the threat or risk to public health and the environment, offers technical expertise and ensures the enforcement of applicable statutes, regulations, permits, and policies pertinent to OCP. The incumbent will perform job functions within the State of Maryland, primarily in the Western Region of OCP’s Remediation Division. Emergencies, vacancies, and caseload may require performance of job duties in other areas of the State.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.
None (experience).
Must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record in order to drive a State vehicle.
If you maintain an out-of-state driving license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record for the appropriate Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to perform work in both office and field settings
Coursework in Physical Geology and Hydrogeology
Knowledge of Maryland regulations regarding oil spills and cleanup requirements
Strong oral and written communication skills
Possession of OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Site Worker (Hazwoper) training

Responsibilities

Provides frontline review, evaluation, and management for conditions of known or suspected oil contamination in the Western Region of the Oil Control Program’s (OCP) Remediation Division.
Reviews and evaluates conditions of known or suspected oil contamination to determine the extent, level and type of investigation and remediation needed and when site investigation and remediation has been completed.
Evaluates the threat or risk to public health and the environment.
Offers technical expertise.
Ensures the enforcement of applicable statutes, regulations, permits, and policies pertinent to OCP.
Performs job functions within the State of Maryland, primarily in the Western Region of OCP’s Remediation Division.
May be asked to assist in other counties as required by case load and availability of personnel.
Required to report to the Baltimore headquarters at least one day per week.
May be required to drive a State vehicle.