Professional Geologist Manager

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Professional Geologist Manager to lead expert geologic teams responsible for protecting public drinking water across Pennsylvania. You will guide staff evaluating water sources and ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality scientific work.

The role directs hydrogeologic evaluations, supervises geologists, coordinates with regional offices and partner agencies, and supports timely permit reviews.

Qualifications

• Requires active Professional Geologist license.
• Two years of professional geology experience or licensure with a relevant degree.
• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, earth sciences or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hydrogeologic evaluation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supervise geologic staff and assign work.
• Coordinate with regional staff and partner agencies for permit reviews.
• Maintain program databases for regulatory tracking.
• Provide consultation on hydrogeologic matters to commissions, consultants, and officials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or related field

Active Professional Geologist license

Job description

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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.

• 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.