Geologist III – Water Resources (Flexible/Telework)

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland is recruiting for two Geologist III positions in the Water and Science Administration, Source Protection and Water Appropriation Division, Baltimore. The role protects Maryland's water resources, implements testing criteria, reviews results, and prepares permits.

Field work includes groundwater investigations for public drinking water systems to assess vulnerability to contamination. Ideal candidates have a geology-related degree and several years of professional geological

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Geology or related earth science.
• Three years of experience performing professional geological work.
• Candidates may substitute Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Geology or related earth science for the required education and one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect and promote the wise use of the State’s water resources by implementing groundwater and surface water testing criteria and overseeing testing.
• Review and analyze test results; evaluate potential impacts of proposed water use on resources and other users; prepare findings reports.
• Prepare water appropriation and use permits.
• Conduct geologic investigations of groundwater sources used by public drinking water systems to assess vulnerability to contamination.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Environmental Geology or related earth science

Job description

State of Maryland is recruiting for two Geologist III positions in the Water and Science Administration, Source Protection and Water Appropriation Division, Baltimore. The role protects Maryland's water resources, implements testing criteria, reviews results, and prepares permits.

Field work includes groundwater investigations for public drinking water systems to assess vulnerability to contamination. Ideal candidates have a geology-related degree and several years of professional geological