dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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THE POSITION
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Are you a certified geologist who is enthusiastic about water resource management? The Bureau of Safe Drinking Water is on the lookout for a driven individual to join a collaborative team that partners with various agencies to conduct scientific research and create geospatial data tools aimed at enhancing water resource planning. Seize this thrilling career opportunity by applying today and play a vital role in safeguarding the health and well-being of your community!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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The Interstate Water Resources Management Division, part of the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, is tasked with the comprehensive planning, development, execution, and assessment of statewide policies and programs aimed at fostering collaboration among various agencies and states regarding shared water and coastal resource challenges.
Within this framework, the Water Use and Planning Section plays a crucial role in overseeing the activities related to the State Water Plan, while also providing essential support for the Commonwealth's drought monitoring, reporting, and management efforts during drought emergencies declared by the Governor.
This position is designed to offer expert geological support to both the Section and the Division, focusing on the management of data, including spatial data through the use of geographic information systems (GIS). Additionally, it involves maintaining the Commonwealth Water Use Data System (WUDS) and contributing to the updates and continuous maintenance of the State Water Plan and its related data products.
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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- This position may require travel as needed to field locations and meetings.
- 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 Harrisburg.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,678.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS Special Requirements:
- This position requires the 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.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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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.
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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$67,678.00 - $100,636.00 Annually
Feb 03, 2025