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MSP BREATH TEST MAINT SPEC

Recruitment #16-004436-0003

Introduction

This is a Contractual position.  Applicants MUST DOCUMENT specific experience requirements in order to be considered.

GRADE

14

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSP Chemical Test Alcohol Unit

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

Main Purpose of Job

The MSP Breath Test Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of evidentiary breath testing equipment used in the State of Maryland's Alcohol Testing Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and installation of computer oriented, electronics or four years of experience as a certified breath test operator from a State approved alcohol testing program.

Note: Applicants may substitute successful completion of a one-year program of study in electronics at a recognized military school, specialized training school, trade school or college for up to one year of the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Persons appointed to positions in this classification are required to successfully complete training for the Breath Test Maintenance Technician Course prior to the completion of the probationary period.

Candidates appointed to positions in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle and are required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. In accordance with Section 15 (b) (4) of the Department of State Police Article, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination and a complete criminal background investigation before a permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

3. Employees in this classification are regularly required to lift and transport breath test maintenance equipment weighing approximately 70 pounds.

4. Employees are assigned duties in a given area of the State.

5. Employees in this classification are subject to 24-hour emergency call-in and must provide their residence telephone number or electronic pager number for communication purposes.

6. Employees in this classification may be required to travel throughout other areas of the State beyond their assigned regions.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection for this process will involve a review of each application.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list in the BEST, BETTER or QUALIFIED category.  The list will be used by the hiring manager to select the individual to fill the vacancy.  

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the 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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file.  As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file

 

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail.  The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

 

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

 

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville, MD 21208

ATTN: R. Bruce Tanner

 

Questions or concerns regarding this recruitment may be sent to the following e-mail address: 

Robert.tanner@maryland.gov

 

It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.




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