Licensed Professional Geologist
Company: Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: March 31, 2025
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Job Description:
THE POSITION
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!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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 employmentWork
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSSpecial 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:
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.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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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