Geologist Iii, Environmental Programs

LMA•Baltimore City, MD

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is seeking a dedicated individual to protect and preserve Maryland's air, water, and land resources, and safeguard the health of its citizens. This Geologist III/Remedial Project Manager (RPM) position within the Federal Assessment and Remediation Division provides state oversight for environmental investigations and remediation at federal facilities. The role requires applying knowledge in geology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics to evaluate site-specific response actions, proficiency in geological cross-sections, maps, and field sampling methodologies. The incumbent will work independently at headquarters, field sites, and off-site meetings, reporting to a Geologist Supervisor. Key responsibilities include performing duties in conjunction with the Department and War, ensuring state regulations are addressed during technical investigations, assessing contamination across all media (with a focus on groundwater and water resource restoration), and evaluating potential threats to human health and the environment. This position requires the ability to wear a full-face respirator, completion of a 40-hour health and safety training course, and the ability to walk long distances over rough terrain. Occasional site visits or meetings during inclement weather may be required. Inspections of sites potentially contaminated with hazardous substances will be conducted in accordance with 29 CFR Part 1910, requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard-hats, steel-toed shoes, and potentially respirators and chemical protective gear.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen to obtain security clearance from the Department of War.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.
Three years of experience performing professional geological work.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Department of War in an environmental aspect.
Experience working with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Geology, Sedimentology, Hydrology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, or Environmental Engineering.
Successfully complete and maintain certification as specified in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations (Standards-29 CFR) 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
Employees in this classification may be subject to ongoing medical testing in accordance with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response.
Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in on a twenty-four hour basis and, therefore, will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete and pass the medical monitoring examination as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in conjunction with the Department and War, and security clearance is required.
Ensuring state regulations are addressed during technical investigations.
Assessing the nature and extent of contamination across all media, with a specific focus on groundwater and the restoration of state water resources.
Evaluating potential threats to human health and the environment.
Inspection of sites potentially contaminated with hazardous substances.
The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during on-site inspections.