Geospatial GIS Trainee (Geoscience Trainee)

This Geospatial GIS Trainee role with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers the chance to develop technical mapping skills in a supportive learning environment. 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. Ideal for individuals interested in technology, data, and geoscience.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Map Preparation: Assist in creating geologic maps, cross sections, charts, graphics, and data layers using GIS tools
• Data Learning: Learn geospatial methods from staff scientists and support others through technical guidance
• Standards Participation: Contribute to implementing geospatial data standards for content and quality assurance
• Data Investigation: Explore new data sources, tools, and techniques to improve mapping and analysis
• Project Support: Assist in preparing federally funded project deliverables using recognized geologic schemas
• Community Outreach: Participate in presentations, field trips, and written materials for scientific and public audiences

Schedule

• Full-time employment
• Work hours: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch
• Telework: Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. Requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If unable to telework, reporting to the headquarters office is required. Telework eligibility is subject to change.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Possession of an active Geologist-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists; or
• A bachelor's degree in geology, geophysics, geochemistry, engineering geology, or a closely related field including or supplemented by 30 college credits in geologic coursework; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 30 college credits in geologic coursework.

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Requirements

• Possession and maintenance of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent
• Must meet the PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions