Biologist - Part/Full-time

Aquatic Biologist 2 Position
Would you enjoy a career focused on protecting Pennsylvania's aquatic habitats by using science to guide important environmental decisions? The Aquatic Biologist 2 position with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) offers the exciting chance to safeguard waterways and support environmental decision-making. Within this role, you will evaluate aquatic habitats, review permit applications, and help ensure compliance with state regulations. This position allows you to use your expertise in the science field to make real impacts on natural resources throughout the Commonwealth. If you are someone who enjoys fieldwork, analysis, and collaboration, we want you on our team!
This position evaluates aquatic habitats, conducts technical environmental analyses, and supports regulatory enforcement for water-related activities. Your responsibilities will focus on field investigations, permit reviews, and collaboration with agencies and legal staff. As an Aquatic Biologist 2, you will perform the following duties:

Field Investigations: Conduct aquatic habitat studies and prepare reports documenting environmental conditions
Permit Analysis: Evaluate water obstruction and encroachment applications using research, surveys, and regulatory criteria
Prepare notices, assist legal staff, and participate in settlement discussions for violations
Technical Guidance: Provide recommendations on mitigation, restoration, and regulatory compliance
Data Entry: Use Department systems to input accurate information for tracking and reporting
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $ 60,538.00 (before taxes).
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as an Aquatic Biologist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); One year of professional experience in aquatic biology or water pollution biology and a bachelor's degree with a major in a biological science, natural science, environmental science, or natural resource management, including or supplemented by six college credits in freshwater aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, aquatic botany, water pollution biology, entomology, limnology, or closely related aquatic science coursework; An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six college credits in freshwater aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, aquatic botany, water pollution biology, entomology, limnology, or closely related aquatic science coursework.
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., 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. 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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Veterans:

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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 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.