Geoscience Trainee Jobs

Are you looking for an exciting career in the field of geology? The Department of Environmental Protection has an immediate opening within the Bureau of Oil & Gas Planning and Program Management . Apply today for this great opportunity!

As a Geoscience Trainee, you will participate in a one-year formal and on-the-job training program to learn the duties of a Geoscientist.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Full-time employment.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• 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
• 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.
• A bachelor's degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, engineering geology, or a closely related field that includes 30 college credits in geologic coursework; or

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

• 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.

• 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.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may be disqualified.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• 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.

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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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.