NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Aquatic Biologist 1
Lycoming County, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$52K/yr - $79K/yrNEOGOV is looking for an Aquatic Biologist 1 to join the Department of Environmental Protection. The selected candidate will evaluate PennDOT-related permit applications to ensure that transportation projects do not disrupt the biological balance of the Commonwealth's waterways, while also conducting assessments and maintaining permit application data.
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Responsibilities
Conduct assignments within the Encroachments Section of the Major Projects Permitting Division (MPPD) in the Bureau of Permitting Coordination, Office of Field Operations
Engage in a wide-range of duties involving the assessment, interpretation, and application of biological factors for PennDOT-related permit applications submitted to MPPD
Review transportation projects for PennDOT, which require permitting under the Dam Safety and Encroachment Act, Flood Plain Management Act, and their companion regulations
Determine if waivers can be granted in accordance with regulations
Assist with preparing the Record of Decisions for review by executive staff
Conduct fee determinations
Maintain all necessary permit application data into data management systems
Qualification
Required
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; or
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
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits
This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license
You must meet the PA residency requirement
You must be able to perform essential job functions
Benefits
Health coverage
Vision
Dental
Wellness programs
Multiple retirement and investment plan options
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Eight weeks of paid parental leave
Military leave
Paid time off for most major U.S. holidays
Flexible work schedules
Work-from-home opportunities
Internal mobility
Professional development
Workplace charitable giving
Employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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