- Salary: $44,010.00 – $66,348.00 Annually
- Location: Cambria County, PA
- Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
- Job Number: CS-2024-86289-75400
- Department: Department of Environmental Protection
- Division: EP SWRO Sf Drnkg Wtr
- Opening Date: 06/12/2024
- Closing Date: 6/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
- Job Code: 75400
- Position Number: 00096379
- Union: AFSCME
- Bargaining Unit: B4
- Pay Group: ST05
- Bureau / Division Code: 00354580
- Bureau / Division: Southwest Regional Office, Safe Drinking Water
- Worksite Address: 286 Industrial Park Road
- City: Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
- Zip Code: 15931
- Contact Name: OA, CE DEP
- Contact Email: RA-DEPJobs@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 Sanitarian Trainee (Environmental Trainee), apply today to become a part of our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Sanitarian is responsible for carrying out a range of tasks in a designated area for the Commonwealth, which includes overseeing facilities to guarantee adherence to the rules and regulations set by the Commonwealth for public drinking water supplies. This role involves implementing and enforcing these regulations, as well as working on improving public water systems and educating the community. As an Environmental Trainee, you will undergo a comprehensive one-year training program, both formal and on-the-job, to gain the necessary skills and knowledge required to fulfill the responsibilities of a Sanitarian.
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 30-minute lunch.
- Travel required for site visits.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will have to report to the office 1 day a month. 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 Ebensburg.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle 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
