Salary: $61,868.00 – $93,966.00 Annually
Location: Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2023-57250-75670
Department: Department of Environmental Protection
Division: EP Bur Cln Wtr Dta Mgmt Div
Opening Date: 07/10/2023
Closing Date: 7/24/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 75670
Position Number: 00034338
Union: Non Union
Bargaining Unit: B3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00353830
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Clean Water, Data Management Division
Worksite Address: 400 Market St
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17101
Contact Name: OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email: RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates who are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania’s citizens and environment. If you are interested in furthering your Commonwealth career as a Water Program Specialist, apply today to become a part of our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is a technical position within the Bureau of Clean Water’s (BCW) Data Management Section that supports the statewide Clean Water Program (CWP) and assists in the fulfillment of the Department’s obligations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Chesapeake Bay Program. The employee in this position develops and/or interprets regulations, policies, technical guidance, and permits to achieve data management and compliance objectives in the Bureau’s environmental programs. The employee acts as a liaison between Field Operations, Central Office, the EPA, the regulated community, and the public for all areas of data reporting and management and evaluating conformance with procedures, guidance, grants, and state and federal regulations. Data processing is an important segment of this position’s responsibilities, including the application of quality assurance methodologies and the analysis and interpretation of data. The position’s highest priority is the management and reporting of wastewater point source data within Pennsylvania’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework), part-time up to 3 days a week. Telework is on a rotating schedule. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Travel away from local area is infrequent but necessary (meetings, trainings, etc.).
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- Check out other benefits of working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years of professional environmental protection experience; and a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience.
Condition of Employment:
- This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Agency: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address: 613 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website: http://www.employment.pa.gov
