COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU OF STATE
EMPLOYMENT
invites applications for the position of:
Director, Bureau of
Topographic and Geologic
Survey
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.
JOB TYPE: Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Conservation & Natural Resources
BUREAU/DIVISION: Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey
COUNTY: Dauphin, Pennsylvania
ADDRESS: 3240 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, Pennsylvania, 17057
CONTACT: Debra Gray, dgray@pa.gov, 717-705-1082
OPENING DATE: 07/27/15
CLOSING DATE: 08/21/15 11:59 PM
THE POSITION:
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has an
immediate opening for:
Director, Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
This is a full-time, senior management service position serving as the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania's State Geologist responsible for directing DCNR's statewide program of
collecting, preserving and disseminating impartial information on the Commonwealth's
geology, geologic resources, and topography in order to contribute to the understanding and
conservation of its land and its associated resources.
This position will actively engage with both internal DCNR staff and external entities, such as
other Commonwealth agencies to encourage, foster, and develop collaborative relationships
with stakeholders in state, federal, and international agencies, academic institutions, private
industry and the public.
This position will also collaborate with other State Geologists in the formulation of national
earth science policies, programs and related issues and will develop DCNR and statewide earth
science policies and programs.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The selected candidate should:
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show a demonstrated successful career and experience in geologic or geologic-based
program management
demonstrate skill in leading a multidisciplinary organization committed to providing
information and advice to decision makers
demonstrate a commitment to public and/or customer service
communicate the importance of sciences to varied audiences
have a high level of professional credibility and personal integrity
share a practical understanding of the challenges facing society related to the
geosciences, including water, environmental, earth hazard, mineral resource, and/or
energy issues
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
A Master's degree in geology, hydro geology, or a related geologic specialty field; and nine
years of professional experience in the geologic research field. Four of the nine years of
required experience must have included managerial and second-level supervisory experience;
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which affords the applicant the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities, and includes a minimum of four years of managerial
and second-level supervisory experience.
A necessary special requirement of this position is licensure as a Professional Geologist by the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or a reciprocal jurisdiction, where there can be no exemption
from such licensure as defined in Section 5, Exemption from Licensure, of the Engineer, Land
Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law (as amended).
SALARY INFORMATION:
$76,519 - $116,265 plus attractive benefits package.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.employment.pa.gov
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
Job #BSE06587
DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF TOPOGRAPHIC AND GEOLOGIC
SURVEY
AH
613 North Street Room 110 Finance Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
717-787-5703
717-787-0570 (TTY)
jobs@pa.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Director, Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Do you possess a Professional Geologist licensure as issued by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, or a reciprocal jurisdiction, where there can be no exemption from such
licensure as defined in Section 5, Exemption from Licensure, of the Engineer, Land
Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law (as amended)?
Yes
No
* 2. Do you have a degree in geology, hydro geology, or a related geologic specialty field?
Master's degree (or greater)
Bachelor's degree
Less than a Bachelor's degree
No degree
* 3. How many years of professional experience do you have in the geologic research field?
0-less than 4 years
4-less than 9 years
9+ years
* 4. How many years of managerial experience do you have?
0-less than 4 years
4-less than 9 years
9-less than 11 years
11+ years
* 5. How many years of second-level supervisory experience do you have?
0-less than 4 years
4-less than 9 years
9-less than 11 years
11+ years
* Required Question