Aquatic Biologist 2

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Aquatic Biologist 2

Salary

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-47833-14720

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP SCRO Wtrwy Wtlnds

Opening Date

04/23/2026

Closing Date

5/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14720

Position Number

00025644

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00354310

Bureau / Division

Southcentral Regional Office, Waterways and Wetlands

Worksite Address

909 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

OA, CE DEP

Contact Email

RA-DEPJobs@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
If you care deeply about protecting aquatic ecosystems and are looking for a career that allows you to influence the future of Pennsylvania’s waterways, we have an exciting opportunity for you. As an Aquatic Biologist 2 in the Southcentral Region’s Dam Safety, Waterways, and Wetlands Program, you will be essential in reviewing and guiding transportation projects to ensure they comply with environmental standards, helping to protect our streams and wetlands. If you are eager to apply your scientific knowledge in a role that combines fieldwork, regulatory understanding, and tangible impact, we invite you to apply.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will work as an Aquatic Biologist 2 in the Dam Safety, Waterways, and Wetlands Section of the Southcentral Region. Your main task will be to assist with permit reviews under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act and the Clean Streams Law. You will assess transportation projects to ensure they comply with environmental regulations, safeguarding aquatic resources and fulfilling state permitting standards. You will collaborate with various PennDOT districts, specifically Districts 2, 5, 8, and 9, which span several counties in the region. This role is funded by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and is essential for promoting environmentally sustainable transportation planning and development. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Travel may be requiredTelework: 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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); orOne year of professional experience in aquatic biology or water pollution