JOB TITLE: GEOSCIENCE SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE: 14940

SERIES NATURE OF WORK: The geology series describes professional work in the application of geologic principles in support of agency specific programs.

DEFINITION: This is professional supervisory work in the field of geology conducting geologic studies and investigations and identifying, characterizing, and mapping geologic resources.

An employee in this job is responsible for supervising geologic research work, such as conducting field investigations or studies; performing geologic analysis; creating maps and reports; identifying minerals, rocks, and fossils resulting from laboratory investigations; and compiling and analyzing geologic data. Work involves assisting in planning and directing cooperative geologic programs with federal, state, and local government agencies and participating in investigations by resolving unique or complex geologic problems. Work also involves overseeing geologic land and water exploration and development regarding natural gas production and storage potential. Work is assigned in the form of overall goals and objectives by a professional manager and reviewed for effectiveness of operation, timeliness of services, and soundness of recommendations.

   DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS:

     • Work is differentiated from lower level jobs based on the supervision of staff responsible for performing professional scientific work in geologic research, map development, and investigations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Supervises a professional and technical staff of geoscientists responsible for study, charting, preservation, utilization, development, and protection of geologic features and mineral resources.

• Analyzes complex geological conditions and prepares interpretations, conclusions, and recommendations about rock properties and constructability.

• Performs technical and critical reviews of professional manuscripts, maps, and other illustrations with the intent of publication.

• Provides expert advice and testimony to state and local governmental agencies, planning agencies, conservation groups, industry representatives, and the public.

• Prepares and presents geological programs and exhibits to state and local governmental agencies, planning agencies, conservation groups, industry representatives, and the public.

• Performs technical reviews of environmental impact statements and responds to requests for geologic information from other government agencies and the public.

• Prepares professional geologic reports, supplemented by maps, charts and other illustrations, at a level understandable to a broad range of scientists and non-scientists.

• Represents the agency at national, regional, and state committees, professional organizations, conferences, and hearings.

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

• An employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organization requirements.

• Operates motor vehicles.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of general and historical geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, geochemistry, engineering geology, mineralogy, field geology, structural geology, petrology, geomorphology, paleontology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy.

• Knowledge of mathematics, statistics, chemistry, and physics as they apply to the interpretation and utilization of geologic data.

• Knowledge of geologic computer modeling concepts and techniques.

• Knowledge of field and laboratory geologic investigation methods and principles.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Ability to evaluate complex geologic and topographic maps, aerial photographs, and other remote sensing images.

• Ability to prepare and critically evaluate complex geologic maps and reports resulting from field and laboratory investigations.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities)

• Two years as a Senior Geoscientist (commonwealth title);

or

• Three years of professional geology experience, and a bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, geosciences, geophysics, geochemistry, engineering geology, or a closely related field that includes 30 college credits in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, engineering geology, or a closely related field;

or

• Possession of an active license as a professional geologist issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All positions require possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.