Geoscientist (Permanent) - Dauphin County

Are you eager to embark on a thrilling career in geology? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is on the lookout for a passionate individual committed to safeguarding the well-being of both Pennsylvania's residents and its natural surroundings. If you aspire to launch your career with the Commonwealth as a Geoscientist, we encourage you to apply today and join our dedicated team!

In this role, you will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and supporting colleagues involved in various research initiatives that encounter discrepancies within the stratigraphic framework necessary for establishing cohesive geological connections and digital datasets. You will collaborate within a team on designated regional, county, or quadrangle field mapping projects and stratigraphic framework studies at multiple scales, focusing on the geological characteristics of the Commonwealth. Your responsibilities will include studying and analyzing the evolution of sustainable natural geological systems and resources, characterizing and interpreting data related to regional geology, assessing groundwater quality and flow paths, and examining phenomena such as sinkholes and landslides, as well as naturally occurring elements. Additionally, you will gather, analyze, and interpret geological data to enhance the understanding of Pennsylvania's geology and its resources. You will also be tasked with creating and interpreting geological maps and reports, hazard maps, energy resource maps, stratigraphic sections, aerial photographs, cross sections, and other remote sensing imagery and geological descriptions utilizing GIS, databases, and various methodologies. Furthermore, you will collect, interpret, and evaluate subsurface geological and hydrogeological data, and develop and deliver presentations on geological activities, including current conditions, findings, and recommendations derived from geological studies to a diverse audience, including public officials, professional peers, educators, students, and the general public. Your role will also involve providing geological support for maintenance and construction projects on state forest, park, and game lands, operating motor vehicles as necessary, and performing related tasks as required.

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 on an ad-hoc basis. 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 Middletown.
• This position may require travel and overtime as needed.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Geoscience Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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; or
• 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 Requirements:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.