Geoscience Trainee (Permanent) - Dauphin County Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4668663) Apply  Geoscience Trainee (Permanent) - Dauphin County Salary $56,724.00 - $77,321.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2024-94372-14900 Department Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Division CN Geolgc Mapping Div Opening Date 09/30/2024 Closing Date 10/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 14900 Position Number 50641131 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit B4 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00382210 Bureau / Division Geologic Mapping Division Worksite Address 3240 Schoolhouse Road City Middletown, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17057 Contact Name Bridget Butler Contact Phone 717.772.4763 Contact Email bridbutler@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you looking the opportunity to begin a rewarding career in the field of geology? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has an immediate opening for a Geoscience Trainee in the Geologic Mapping Division to assist Senior Geoscientists with a wide range of research, planning, and coordination in the areas of detailed geologic mapping and stratigraphic framework studies. Apply today for this great opportunity to begin your geology career! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This geoscience trainee role will involve immersing oneself in the stratigraphic aspects of Pennsylvania's geology by supporting Senior Geoscientists in various research, planning, and coordination activities. The trainee will engage in detailed geological mapping and stratigraphic framework studies, undertaking a range of field mapping tasks that will ultimately lead to the preparation of geological maps and reports, as well as conducting geological research. Additionally, the position will require the trainee to acquire knowledge on addressing inquiries related to the PNDI/Geoheritage program, facilitating geoheritage meetings, and ensuring that all documents pertaining to geoheritage are kept up to date. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=50641131) . 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. + 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + Possession of an active Geologist-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists; or + A bachelor's degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, engineering geology, or a closely related field including or supplemented by 30 college credits in geologic coursework; or + An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 30 college credits in geologic coursework. + Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits. Special Requirements: + This position requires possession and maintenance of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . 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/testonce for this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 02 Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? + Yes + No 03 If you answered "Yes", please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below. 04 Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, or are you within three months of conferring a bachelor's degree or higher, in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, or engineering geology? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + Yes + No 05 If you have not yet conferred a bachelor's degree or higher in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, or engineering geology, when do you expect to complete your degree? If not applicable, please enter N/A. 06 Do you possess a conferred bachelor's degree or higher, or are you within three months of conferring a bachelor's degree or higher, in a closely related geology field which includes or is supplemented by 30 college credits in geologic coursework? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + Yes + No 07 If you have not yet conferred a bachelor's degree or higher in a closely related geology field which includes or is supplemented by 30 college credits in geologic coursework, when do you expect to complete your degree? If not applicable, please enter N/A. 08 Do you possess an active Geologist-in-Training Certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists? + Yes + No 09 If you answered "Yes", please provide the issuing state and certificate number. If you answered "No", type N/A in the textbox below. Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov