HEALTH PHYSICIST TRAINEE

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annap

Job summary

The Maryland Department of the Environment seeks a Health Physicist Trainee in Baltimore to support the Radiation Control Program. Training will cover radon outreach, enforcement actions and regulatory development, with exposure protection for the public and workers from X-ray devices.

Responsibilities include participating in emergency response simulations and advancing through a potential promotion path within the Health Physicist series as performance progresses.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in recognizing, evaluating and controlling radiological hazards.
• Substitutions: a Bachelor's degree with 30 credit hours in sciences may replace some experience.
• Substitutions: military service in Health/Medical Physicist classifications may replace experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enforcement actions to protect the public and workers from radiation exposure from X-ray machines.
• Support regulatory development and radon outreach under the Radiation Control Program.
• Participate in simulated or real nuclear emergency response events.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in mathematical, physical or biological sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and ecosystems in Maryland.

MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth. MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b, etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers free parking, a food court, and a gym.

Performance Based Opportunity

As part of our continuous efforts to optimize performance and drive success The Health Physicist Trainee may be eligible for an annual promotion. The incumbent may advance to a higher grade within the classification series, based on satisfactory work performance.

Grade

• Health Physicist I – Grade 15 $63,154 -$99,603)
• Health Physicist II – Grade 16 ($67,309- $106,155)

Location of Position

Air and Radiation Administration

Radiological Health Program

Radiation Machines Division

1800 Washington Blvd.

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Health Physicist Trainee will receive training to support the Radiation Control Program, including radon outreach, regulatory development, and the enforcement of radiation control regulations. Responsibilities include assisting with the initiation and preparation of enforcement actions to protect the public and occupational personnel from unnecessary exposure to radiation from X-ray-producing machines. The incumbent will also participate in simulated or actual nuclear power plant emergency response events.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to uncomfortable or unpleasant surroundings.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions which may result in injury.
• Physical demands such as lifting 20 pounds or more, climbing ladders etc.
• Protective equipment—such as safety glasses, gloves, mask during site visits when required.

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. If you hold an out-of-state driver’s license, you must provide a certified copy of your driving record from the issuing state’s Motor Vehicle Administration at the time of hire. All individuals must maintain a driver's license with no more than 5 points on their driving record to operate a State vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Four years of experience in performing the recognition, evaluation and control of radiological hazards to employees and the general public.
• Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in mathematical, physical or biological sciences for the required experience.
• Notes: 2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health and Medical Physicist classifications or Health and Medical Physicist specialty codes in the Physicist field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Detailed oriented with strong organizations skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Strong computer skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Experience generating database reports
• Willingness to work as a team member

Eligibility

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply. If you possess a bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions
• Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis
• Generous paid leave that increases with years of service
• Paid holidays
• Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs
• Employee & employer contributory pension plan

Other Information

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.