Professional Geologist Manager, DEP

Professional Geologist Manager

Would you thrive in a career focused on leading expert geologic teams that help protect the safety of public drinking water across Pennsylvania? Join the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as a Professional Geologist Manager and help safeguard reliable drinking water for communities statewide. This profession allows you to guide skilled geologic staff as they evaluate critical water sources and support safe water access.

Within this role, your leadership will strengthen the scientific work that ensures water systems meet essential standards. Apply today to step into a position where your expertise directly benefits public health and environmental protection!

This position directs hydrogeologic evaluation efforts and supervises geologic staff responsible for reviewing and supporting public water system safety. Your efforts will ensure consistent regulatory implementation and provide leadership for complex technical reviews and coordinated agency efforts. As a Professional Geologist Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Technical Oversight: Evaluate public water system sources and determine compliance with established hydrogeologic standards
• Staff Leadership: Supervise geologic personnel, provide assignments, and guide consistent application of program requirements
• Regulatory Coordination: Work with regional staff and partner agencies to support thorough and timely permit reviews
• Data Stewardship: Maintain program databases and ensure accuracy of information used for regulatory tracking
• Agency Collaboration: Participate in meetings and provide consultation to commissions, consultants, and officials on hydrogeologic matters

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.
• You will have the option to work from one of the following headquarters offices:
• Northeast Regional Office - 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
• Pottsville District Office - 5 Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901
• Bethlehem District Office - 4530 Bath Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18017
• Scranton District Office - 321 Spruce Street, Scranton, PA 18503
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per 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 location. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as a Licensed Professional Geologist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of professional geology experience, possession of an active license as a professional geologist issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, and a bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, earth sciences, geosciences, geoenvironmental sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field.

Special Requirements:

• All positions require possession of an active license as a professional geologist issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• All positions require 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).
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for…