Licensed Professional Geologist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Professional Geologist position with the Department of Environmental Protection offers an exciting opportunity to protect Pennsylvania groundwater resources. You will apply scientific knowledge to regulatory decisions and contribute to public health and environmental safety.

You will join the Oil and Gas team in the Southwest District, providing hydrogeological guidance and data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Hydrogeological Analysis: Assess groundwater conditions and investigate complex environmental issues
• Field Investigations: Conduct site visits to gather subsurface data and document environmental findings
• Data Review: Evaluate technical reports, monitoring plans, and remediation proposals for accuracy and completeness
• Technical Guidance: Provide expert advice to staff, management, and external stakeholders on groundwater and hydrogeological matters
• Regulatory Support: Assist with compliance actions, enforcement cases, and responses to groundwater complaints

Job description

Salary

$70,592.00 - $104,959.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60908-14931

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14931

Position Number

50655385

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

8220

Bureau / Division

Oil and Gas

Worksite Address

400 Waterfront Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15222

Contact Name

Rob Konowitch

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Licensed Professional Geologist position with the Department of Environmental Protection offers an exciting opportunity to protect Pennsylvania groundwater resources. This role allows you to apply scientific knowledge to real environmental challenges. You will help guide decisions that support public health and environmental safety. Join a team that values expertise, dedication, and meaningful results every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides hydrogeological expertise to support groundwater protection and regulatory decisions within the Southwest District Oil and Gas Operations. As a Licensed Professional Geologist, you will perform the following duties:

• Hydrogeological Analysis: Assess groundwater conditions and investigate complex environmental issues
• Field Investigations: Conduct site visits to gather subsurface data and document environmental findings
• Data Review: Evaluate technical reports, monitoring plans, and remediation proposals for accuracy and completeness
• Technical Guidance: Provide expert advice to staff, management, and external stakeholders on groundwater and hydrogeological matters
• Regulatory Support: Assist with compliance actions, enforcement cases, and responses to groundwater complaints

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.
• This position services the following counties: Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Fayette, Westmoreland, Cambria, and Somerset
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-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 in Pittsburgh. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.