Licensed Professional Geologist

Are you eager to further your professional career within the fascinating world of geology? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a motivated Licensed Professional Geologist to join the Oils, Gas, and Minerals Division and provide technical geologic and environmental management expertise. Apply today and play a key role in shaping the future of the Commonwealth's natural resources!

As a Licensed Professional Geologist, you will conduct field inspections of sites actively being developed for mineral resources, in addition to evaluating and reviewing 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 also 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. Excellent organizational skills are necessary to track and maintain accounting of lease royalties, rentals, and revenues generated from coal and mineral recovery operations on State Game Lands. This professional is also responsible for managing, auditing, and tracking State Game Land leases, agreements, and contracts to ensure compliance with provisions, terms, payments, and obligations. Within this role, it is essential to maintain a working knowledge of the Pennsylvania Game and Wildlife Code, the Pennsylvania Game Commission Policy Manual and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Code, and various other federal and state regulations.

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 a 45-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week, upon successful completion of the initial 6-month training period. 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.
• 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.

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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.