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Salary: $67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-50004-14931
Department: Game Commission
Division: GC Env Prmt Rvw Sectn
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 14931
Position Number: 00107655
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: B4
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00236850
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management
Worksite Address: 2001 Elmerton Avenue
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17110
Contact Name: Alyssa Mayberry
Contact Phone: 717.787.7836
Contact Email: gamevacancybids@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Interested in an exciting career opportunity? Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a Licensed Professional Geologist and help protect the natural resources of our Commonwealth. This role offers a chance to build meaningful connections with the land while supporting safe and responsible mineral development. In this important role, you will have the opportunity to work in our Oils, Gas and Minerals Division in our Harrisburg Headquarters. Apply today and become part of a team that values responsibility and a strong commitment to the environment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on applying your professional geologic knowledge and environmental management expertise to certain aspects of the Game Commission's Oil/Gas & Mineral (OGM) Recovery program. As a Licensed Professional Geologist, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Inspections: Conduct on-site reviews of coal and mineral operations to identify concerns that may affect wildlife or habitats
• Permit Reviews: Evaluate mining applications and provide recommendations that support environmental protection goals
• Data Analysis: Use geologic and hydrologic information to assess impacts and guide decisions about resource development
• Project Management: Coordinate reclamation and drainage treatment projects that improve or restore natural areas
• Regulatory Coordination: Work with agencies and partners to ensure compliance with environmental rules and conservation priorities
• Technical Reporting: Prepare clear scientific reports that communicate findings, conclusions, and key environmental insights

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 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 45-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Telework is not permitted during the initial six-month probationary period; eligibility may be granted upon its successful completion. 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. 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:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
• This position requires possession of an active license as a professional geologist issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.
Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number, issuing state, and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess a license as a professional geologist issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

• Yes
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If you answered "Yes" to the above quesion, you must provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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