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Licensed Professional Geologist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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THE POSITION

Are you looking to make in impact on the environment in service of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Then the Department of Environmental Protection is where you want to be! The Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields program, special projects section is seeking a Licensed Professional Geologist to add to our team! Don't wait, apply today and start making a difference! 
 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

 

This is professional work in the field of hydrogeology. The technical position is within the Department of Environmental Protection, Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program, Special Projects Section in the Southeast Regional Office.
 
 The employee in this class performs professional hydrogeologic duties involving the study, charting, preservation, utilization, protection, or remediation of hydrogeologic resources as necessary in support of the Environmental Cleanup and Brownfields Program. The employee manages a caseload of projects under the Land Recycling Program (Act 2) and Tanks Corrective Action Program (Act 32), and the employee provides technical expertise in support of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act Program (HSCA). The employee is responsible for meeting DEP’s obligations under these programs by reviewing investigation and remediation reports submitted by consultants within required timeframes, as required by Act 2 and Act 32 and associated regulations, and by providing geologic expertise in support of DEP’s HSCA program.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week. 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 Norristown. 
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Most selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $66,348 (before taxes).
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Special Requirement:

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


 

Other Requirements:

 
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).
  • 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.  


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.