Geospatial GIS Trainee (Geoscience Trainee)

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Geospatial GIS Trainee (Geoscience Trainee)

Salary

$59,149.00 - $80,464.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56248-14900

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

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Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14900

Position Number

00029103

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00382230

Bureau / Division

Geological and Geographic Services Division

Worksite Address

3240 Schoolhouse Road

City

Middleton, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17057

Contact Name

Christine Adkins

Contact Phone

717.772.5921

Contact Email

chadkins@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
The Geospatial GIS Trainee role with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources gives you the chance to develop technical mapping skills in a supportive learning environment. In this job, you will assist with creating maps, analyzing data, and updating geospatial resources used across the state. Your work will help document geological features and support scientific projects. This position is ideal for individuals interested in technology, data, and geoscience.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports geospatial work within the Bureau of Geological Survey by learning GIS tools, assisting with mapping tasks, and contributing to data standards and updates. The role focuses on gaining hands-on experience with geologic mapping, data analysis, and geospatial workflows. As a Geospatial GIS Trainee, you will perform the following duties:Map Preparation: Assist in creating geologic maps, cross sections, charts, graphics, and data layers using GIS toolsData Learning: Learn geospatial methods from staff scientists and support others through technical guidanceStandards Participation: Contribute to implementing geospatial data standards for content and quality assuranceData Investigation: Explore new data sources, tools, and techniques to improve mapping and analysisProject Support: Assist in preparing federally funded project deliverables using recognized geologic schemasCommunity Outreach: Participate in presentations, field trips, and written materials for scientific and public audiencesInterested 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 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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 (LOCATION). 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 furt