The Pennsylvania Bureau of Topographic & Geologic Survey, in the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Director who will also serve as State Geologist.
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.
The selected candidate should show a demonstrated successful career and
experience in geologic or geologic-based program management and demonstrated
skill in leading a multidisciplinary organization committed to providing
information and advice to decision makers.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate a commitment to public and/or
customer service and must be able to communicate the importance of sciences to
varied audiences. Lastly, the candidate
must have a high level of professional credibility and personal integrity and
be able to share a practical understanding of the challenges facing society
related to the geosciences, including water, environmental , earth hazard,
mineral resource, and/or energy issues.
Salary range is $76,519 to $116,265 with an attractive
benefits package.
Requirements: 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).
Location: The
position’s official headquarters are Middletown, PA. However, the work location of this position
will either be in Middletown, PA or Pittsburgh, PA depending on the operational
need and geographical location of the selected candidate. If
headquartered in Pittsburgh, occasional travel to Middletown will be required.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest with a
detailed resume postmarked by COB Tuesday, November 11, 2014, to:
Debbie
Gray
The
Bureau of Human Resources
Organization Management and
Staffing Services Division
PO Box 8768
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8768
Questions can
be directed to (717) 705-1082
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
Supporting
Workforce Diversity
Applicants who require an accommodation to participate
in the interview should contact the Bureau of Human Resources at 717-787-8732
in advance of the interview.
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