HEALTH PHYSICIST TRAINEE

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Mass transit benefit

Generous paid leave

Paid holidays

Health coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

The Maryland Department of the Environment seeks a Health Physicist Trainee to support the Radiation Control Program, including radon outreach, regulatory development, and enforcing radiation control regulations. The role involves assisting with initiation and preparation of enforcement actions to protect the public and workers from unnecessary radiation exposure from X-ray producing machines.

You may participate in simulated or actual nuclear power plant emergency response events and related

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in recognizing, evaluating and controlling radiological hazards.
• Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in mathematical, physical or biological sciences may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enforcement actions to protect the public and workers from radiation exposure.
• Support radon outreach and regulatory development activities.
• Participate in simulated or actual nuclear power plant emergency response events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Database reporting

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences

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.

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.

Progressive Grade Levels Include

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

GRADE

STD0014

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.

This Position May Involve The Following 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.

The incumbent may be required to drive a State vehicle. 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

• 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.
• 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

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.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

Should 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. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or 202-331-2925.

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

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shantasia Baker at 410-537-3808. If you have difficulties submitting your online application, please contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail].

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.