- Salary: $67,678.00 – $100,636.00 Annually
- Location: Luzerne County, PA
- Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
- Job Number: CS-2024-10186-14931
- Department: Department of Environmental Protection
- Division: EP NERO Sf Drnkg Wtr
- Opening Date: 10/28/2024
- Closing Date: 11/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
- Job Code: 14931
- Position Number: 50697660
- Union: AFSCME
- Bargaining Unit: B4
- Pay Group: ST08
- Bureau / Division Code: 35/4280
- Bureau / Division: EP Northeast Regional Office Safe Drinking Water
- Worksite Address: 2 Public Square
- City: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Zip Code: 18701
- Contact Name: Susan Kreiser-Array
- Contact Email: skreiserar@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about safeguarding public health through the Safe Drinking Water (SDW) program? If so, the Department of Environmental Protection has a Hydrogeologist position that may be a perfect fit for you. Success in this role requires the ability to perform inspections in challenging environments, interpret plans and specifications, and create both technical and administrative documents. Take the step to apply today and become part of our committed team, contributing to a meaningful cause as you begin an enriching career path.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will autonomously carry out various hydrogeologic and public health safeguarding responsibilities within the Northeast Region, focusing on the use, development, and preservation of hydrogeologic characteristics pertinent to the location, design, construction, and safeguarding of public groundwater sources.
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 Wilkes-Barre.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirement:
- This position requires possession of an active license as a professional geologist issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
- This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- 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).
- 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.
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
Agency: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address: 613 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website: http://www.employment.pa.gov
