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TERRACON

Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Harrisburg, PA

$22.75 - $30.75/hr

Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drill methods may include auger drilling, mud rotary drilling ...

TERRACON

Driller/Exploration Team Member III

Wilkes Barre, PA · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniques. Drill methods may include; auger drilling, mud rotary drilling ...

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How much do explorer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for explorer in Pennsylvania is $14.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.46 and $14.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an explorer?

Explorers are individuals who travel to unknown or less-known places to discover new lands, cultures, resources, or scientific information. Historically, explorers played a key role in mapping the world and expanding human knowledge about geography, biodiversity, and different civilizations. Today, explorers can be scientists, adventurers, or researchers working in diverse fields such as oceanography, space, or archaeology. Their work often involves overcoming challenging environments and contributing valuable insights to our understanding of the planet and beyond.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an explorer?

To thrive as an Explorer, you need strong navigation, survival, and research skills, often supported by training in wilderness survival, geography, or environmental science. Familiarity with GPS devices, mapping software, and outdoor equipment is typically required. Adaptability, problem-solving, and resilience are crucial soft skills for overcoming unpredictable challenges. These skills are essential for ensuring safety, effective exploration, and successful data collection in remote or unfamiliar environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by professional explorers in the field?

Professional explorers often encounter unpredictable weather conditions, difficult terrain, and limited access to resources while on expeditions. Adapting quickly to new environments, problem-solving under pressure, and maintaining strong communication with the team are essential to overcoming these hurdles. Additionally, explorers must be prepared for extended periods away from home and possess a high level of physical and mental resilience to thrive in remote or extreme locations.

What is the difference between Explorer vs Geologist?

AspectExplorerGeologist
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; field experienceBachelor's degree in geology or related field; often advanced degrees
Work EnvironmentFieldwork in remote or outdoor locationsFieldwork and laboratory settings, offices
Industry UsageExplorers are often employed in resource exploration, adventure tourism, or researchGeologists work in mining, oil & gas, environmental consulting, academia

Explorers typically focus on discovering new areas or resources through fieldwork, often in remote locations, while geologists analyze Earth's materials and processes, working both in the field and labs. Both roles require field experience, but geologists usually have formal degrees and work in more specialized settings.

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Infographic showing various Explorer job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,119 per year, or $14 per hour.

Kinship Navigator Explorer

A SECOND CHANCE INC

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$25.16/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Kinship Explorer Navigator
EDUCATION
A Bachelor's degree in social work or other Human Services discipline is required.
EXPERIENCE
Must have at least three years of direct experience with children/families in either a job related or volunteer capacity.
SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
None
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Must demonstrate leadership skills and qualities; must possess the knowledge of foster care services and client/family needs.
  • Must possess excellent clinical skills.
  • Must possess a passion for kinship care and ability to work collaboratively with DHS.

STATUS
Full-time, regular; non-exempt.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for providing kinship focused services that ensure safe and stable placements for children and youth. The Kinship Explorer Navigator will assist DHS in identifying appropriate kinship options in situations where a child has the potential to be removed or is in the process of an emergency removal. The Kinship Explorer Navigator will be responsible for identifying and engaging a robust network of kinship supports for youth entering out-of-home placement, placed in foster care, or stepping down from congregate care settings. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Collaboratively work with DHS (Hotline, Intake, and Ongoing Service Region) to help identify all prospective kinship resources. Strong applicants will be those that incorporate new and innovative methods that align with best practices for identifying and engaging kinship resources.
  • Collect and verify all information needed to begin the process of licensing (i.e., Childline/Criminal clearances).
  • Maintains in-person connections with youth and families through active field work, ensuring meaningful engagement and support.
  • Conduct home assessments to ensure the home is appropriate.
  • Connect with youth entering out-of-home placement for the first time so that youth are initially placed and remain with kin until reunification is appropriate.
  • Connect with youth who have been in non-kinship placement settings to identify and explore kinship resources so that youth can be placed with kin.
  • Connect with youth in congregate care settings and explore potential kinship resources so that youth stepdown from higher level settings to be placed with kin.
  • Capable of managing emergency cases while working within limited timeframes.
  • Provide all required training needed for licensing and ongoing annual training.
  • Continue the exploration of additional kinship resources for children and/or youth, even after the child or youth is placed in a kinship home to build additional supports for the children and/or youth. Strong applicants will be those that propose evidence-informed, theory-driven strategies to broaden and strengthen informal supportive networks for children and youth, beyond the identification of a single placement resource.
  • Contribute to Family Engagement Initiative (FEI) meetings to continue to gather additional information for kinship exploration. Strong applicants will be those that possess a robust understanding of FEI and seek to leverage existing FEI practices and processes to support the identification and engagement of kin.
  • Assess kinship caregiver needs and provide ongoing support and resource connections for kinship caregivers to promote safe, stable homes for children to thrive. Strong applicants will be those who propose best practices to supporting kin caregivers.
  • Working in the field, after hours and weekends per caseload availability.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Registered and insured vehicle
  • Certificate of Insurance for vehicle
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Current Act 33, State Police and FBI Clearances
  • Available to work flexible schedule and after 5:00pm
  • Work on-call hours

This position reports to the Director of Kinship Navigation
A Second Chance is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious; national origin or ancestry; sex; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation disability; marital status; familial status; age (40 or over); or use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability of any individual or independent contractor or because of the disability of an individual with whom the person is known to have an association; or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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