Introduction
Long-Term Contractual; Full-Time
Two (2) Vacancies
GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
2300 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 (Baltimore City)
Main Purpose of Job
Data collection and processing for Bay Bottom habitat mapping project. Data collection will consist of side scan sonar, sub-bottom seismic, swath bathymetry, sound velocity probes, marine magnetometer systems, sediment samplers, and gravity corers operated from various survey vessels in the Maryland Chesapeake Bay, lakes, and reservoirs. Assist senior scientists in the interpretation and analysis of the data. Assemble geologic data sets to include data conversion, GIS geodatabase creation, assist with GIS map products. Assist senior geologists in interpretation of these data, in support of scientific studies. Assist in final reports summarizing interpretations and results.
POSITION DUTIES
The Department of Natural Resources – Maryland Geological Survey is seeking to fill along-term contractual position at the Geologist I level. The successful applicant will carry out several primary anddiverse functions focused on the data collection and processing for the Bay Bottom habitat mapping project. Data collection will consist of side scan sonar, sub-bottom seismic, swath bathymetry, sound velocity probes, marine magnetometer systems, sediment samplers, and gravity corers operated from various survey vessels in the Maryland Chesapeake Bay, lakes, and reservoirs.
T asks include operation of sampling equipment and acoustic survey systems, coring, grab sampling, GPS survey equipment and data loggers. The position will also include travel within the State of Maryland and occasional overnight stays. Processing will consist of assisting senior scientists in the interpretation and analysis of the data, assembly of geologic seabed datasets to include data conversion, GIS geodatabase creation, and assistance with GIS map products. The successful applicant will also assist in final reports summarizing the interpretations and results.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Geology, Environmental Geology or a related earth science.
Experience: None.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in physical science classification or physical science specialty codes in the geology field of work on a year-for- year basis for the required education.
IF YOU POSSESS A DEGREE THAT YOU BELIEVE QUALIFIES AS A "RELATED EARTH SCIENCE" YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR TRANSCRIPTS AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION.
Desired Or Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in geophysical/hydrographic field work
- Experience in GIS software applications.
- Experience on small to medium sized marine vessels
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.
- When assigned to an environmental program at the Maryland Department of the Environment, employees in this classification may be required to 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. Information about these regulations is available in the Human Resources Office of the Maryland Department of the Environment or may be obtained at the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Website.
Special Requirements
- Employees in this classification may be required to walk over rough or unstable terrain or over long distances while wearing personal protection equipment such as respiratory protection equipment.
- 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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure 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 accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
Benefits
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed no earlier than the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov .
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
