Licensed Professional Geologist

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career? If so, bring your knowledge and talents to the dedicated team at the Pennsylvania Game Commission. As a Licensed Professional Geologist, you will work in our Oils, Gas and Minerals Division in our Harrisburg Headquarters. This position will provide you the opportunity to showcase your technical, geologic and environmental management expertise. If you are a driven individual with a passion for the environment, we invite you to apply today!

As a Licensed Professional Geologist, you will monitor and review coal and mineral resource recovery operations occurring on State Game Lands to ensure compliance with existing permits, leases and agreements, and to assess the impacts of such operations to wildlife populations, habitats, critical ecosystems, streams, springs, surface waters, and groundwater. Work involves conducting periodic field inspections of sites actively being developed for mineral resources, evaluating and reporting identified issues. This position evaluates and reviews construction, erosion and sedimentation control, reclamation, revegetation and other plans submitted by coal or mineral operators on State Game Lands with an emphasis on avoiding or minimizing impacts to wildlife, wildlife habitats, and sportsmen and outdoor recreationists. You will have the opportunity to investigate and resolve issues associated with coal and mineral resource recovery operations occurring on State Game Lands which may have resulted in potentially adverse impacts to wildlife populations, habitats, critical ecosystems, streams, springs, surface waters and groundwater.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 45-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, three days in the office, two days teleworking once initial six month training period is complete. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• You must possess an active license as a professional geologist issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• You must possess an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.