Remote-Eligible Geologic Resources Lead

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Geologic Resources Section Chief in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to lead programs that oversee oil, gas, and mineral activities across state forests and parks.

You will guide staff, manage contracts and agreements, evaluate natural resource data, and collaborate with agency partners to ensure development is safe, fair, and environmentally sound.

Qualifications

• Active professional geologist license or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, geosciences, geophysics, geochemistry, engineering geology, or closely related field with 30 college credits in geology/geophysics/geochemistry/engineering geology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff who manage contracts and agreements for oil, gas, minerals, water protection, and reclamation on state lands.
• Guide decisions on lease terms, assist with negotiations, and coordinate dispute resolution efforts.
• Conduct economic assessments of oil, natural gas, coal, and mineral resources to support agency decisions.
• Interpret geologic logs, maps, and data to support studies and reports on resource development issues.
• Maintain and organize geospatial information, correspondence, and files for program operations.
• Work with agencies, officials, groups, and the public to share information and support program goals.

Skills

Professional Geologist license

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or related field with 30 credits in geology/geophysics/geochemistry/engineering geology

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Geologic Resources Section Chief in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to lead programs that oversee oil, gas, and mineral activities across state forests and parks.

You will guide staff, manage contracts and agreements, evaluate natural resource data, and collaborate with agency partners to ensure development is safe, fair, and environmentally sound.