Are you eager to embark on a thrilling career in geology? If so, join the Department of Environmental Protection's Land Recycling Section as a Geoscientist, where you will be instrumental in tackling hydrogeologic challenges, particularly those related to groundwater contamination. Seize this opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to environmental science and help protect our planet. Apply today!

In this role, you will evaluate the hydrogeologic, geologic, and other relevant technical aspects of work plans and reports. This involves analyzing and understanding proposals and designs related to groundwater, soil, surface water, air, and sediment sampling plans, as well as performing feasibility and treatability studies and reviewing groundwater pump test proposals and designs. You will also assess Land Recycling report submissions and conduct field inspections. Additionally, you will collect, compile, organize, and analyze field, laboratory, and historical data, including details found in lithologic and well construction logs. Moreover, you will offer information and guidance to industry representatives, technical and professional consultants, elected officials, state and federal agencies, individuals, and the general public regarding the administration and implementation of Act 2 regulations, policies, and procedures.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 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 Wilkes-Barre. Salary:

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61,947.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Geoscience Trainee (commonwealth title);

or Possession of an active Geologist-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists, and one year of professional experience in geologic work; One year of professional geology experience, and a bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, geoscience, geophysics, geochemistry, engineering geology, or a closely related field that includes 30 college credits in geologic coursework;

or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 30 college credits in geologic coursework.

Special Requirement:

This position requires possession of 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx

and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at

ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov

. 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.

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