Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 6 hours ago
Aquatic Biologist 1
Lycoming County, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$52K/yr - $52K/yrThe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Aquatic Biologist 1 to join their Department of Environmental Protection. This role involves evaluating PennDOT-related permit applications to ensure environmental protection of the Commonwealth's waterways, conducting assessments, and maintaining permit application data.
Non Profit
No H1B
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
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
Company
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employs thousands of people across the state to deliver programs and services to the people of Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Appalachian Regional Commission
2022-03-17Grant· $0.5M
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