Aquatic Biologist Supervisor

As an Aquatic Biologist Supervisor with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will lead a team that helps safeguard streams, wetlands and aquatic resources statewide. This role allows you to apply your expertise to reviews, investigations, and public guidance. You will play a key part in protecting sensitive ecosystems while supporting regulatory programs. It is a rewarding opportunity to help preserve the natural resources that Pennsylvanians depend on.

This role oversees aquatic biology work that supports permitting, compliance, and environmental protection across the state. It brings together scientific review, coordination, and supervision to ensure projects follow regulations and protect water resources. As an Aquatic Biologist Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Supervise Biologists: Assign work, guide staff performance and coordinate training for aquatic biology duties
• Review Permit Applications: Evaluate environmental assessments and ensure submissions follow regulations and policies, primarily for Chapter 105/106 permitting and 401 Water Quality Certifications for large or complex projects.
• Conduct Field Investigations: Lead inspections of streams, wetlands, and encroachments to confirm compliance with laws
• Provide Technical Guidance: Interpret statutes and regulations and assist staff, consultants, and agencies with program requirements
• Monitor Environmental Data: Track impacts, review mitigation results, and maintain records for statewide reporting needs
• Support Compliance Actions: Assist enforcement staff by advising on wetland resources, restoration plans, and regulatory strategies

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
  - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Some travel may be required

• You will have the option to work from one of the following headquarter offices:

  • Rachel Carson State Office Building - 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
  • Northcentral Regional Office - 208 West Third St, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701
  • Northeast Regional Office - 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
  • Southeast Regional Office - 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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. 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.

• Two years as an Aquatic Biologist 2 (commonwealth title);
  or
• Three years of professional experience in aquatic biology or water pollution biology and a bachelor’s degree with a major in a biological science, natural science, environmental science, or natural resource management, including or supplemented by six college credits in freshwater aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, aquatic botany, water pollution biology, entomology, limnology, or closely related aquatic science coursework;
  or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six college credits in freshwater aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, aquatic botany, water pollution biology, entomology, limnology, or closely related aquatic science coursework.

• This position requires possession of valid motor vehicle license.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Promotion Without Exam
  • Reassignment(Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum…