Professional Geologist Manager, DEP

Posting number: CS-2026-54806-14945

Department: Department of Environmental Protection

Division: EP NERO Sf Drnkg Wtr

Job classification: Professional Geologist Manager, DEP

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Environmental Services, Geology/Hydrology

Summary

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!

Examples of duties

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

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