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Environmental Engineering Specialist

Salary

$67,678.00 - $88,235.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-24124-14520

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP Bur Sf Drnkng Wtr Prmt Div

Opening Date

04/25/2025

Closing Date

5/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14520

Position Number

00117138

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00353940

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Permits Division

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

OA, CE DEP

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Department of Environmental Protection is actively searching for passionate individuals committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of both the citizens and the environment of Pennsylvania. If you aspire to advance your career within the Commonwealth and have a keen interest in environmental issues, consider applying for the position of Environmental Engineering Trainee. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on making a positive impact in the community. By becoming part of our organization, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies that protect our natural resources and promote sustainable practices. Do not miss the chance to contribute to a vital mission—apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in environmental protection!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position in environmental engineering focuses on statewide permitting and related tasks within the Safe Drinking Water (SDW) Program. Key responsibilities include aiding in the development, revision, and maintenance of the Department’s design manuals, regulations, and technical guidance pertinent to public water system permitting. A significant aspect of this role involves overseeing the permitting process for out-of-state bottled, vended, retail, and bulk hauling (BVRB) systems. Additionally, the position entails providing training and technical support regarding permitting activities to the regulated community, engineering consultants, and Department personnel. All work is conducted under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, ensuring adherence to professional standards.

The role typically requires the application and interpretation of regulatory standards, alongside the implementation of established engineering design principles. A solid understanding of public water supply treatment systems and technologies is essential for success in this position. By ensuring that public water systems are effectively planned, designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and its regulations, this role plays a vital part in promoting public health and safety objectives within the SDW Program. If the position is filled as an Environmental Engineering Trainee, the incumbent will undergo a 12-month training period designed to equip them with the necessary skills to fulfill the responsibilities of an Environmental Engineering Specialist, with all work products subject to supervisory review prior to release.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Start time is flexible

+ Telework: 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.

+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,678.00 (before taxes).

+ 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:

+ Successful completion of the training program for Environmental Engineering Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or

+ One year of professional experience in environmental engineering, and a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering; or

+ Two years of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or

+ One year of professional experience in environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

+ Graduate study in environmental engineering or in a closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements:

+ PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaived for this title.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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 [email protected] .

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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Environmental Engineering Trainee program?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time professional experience in environmental engineering do you possess?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Do you possess a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

09

Do you possess a conferred bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or in any engineering field that includes or is supplemented by 9 credits in environmental engineering?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

10

How much graduate coursework have you completed in Environmental Engineering or a closely related field?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

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CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INTERPRETS PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Interprets environmental engineering plans, specifications, and/or contract documents for drinking water infrastructure improvement projects that benefit the environment, the regulated community, and the health and safety of the public.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ I have experience interpreting environmental engineering plans, specifications, and/or contract documents for DRINKING WATER infrastructure projects.

+ I have experience interpreting environmental engineering plans, specifications, and/or contract documents for WASTEWATER OR NON-POINT SOURCE AND STORMWATER infrastructure projects. I do NOT have experience interpreting plans, specifications, and/or contract documents for drinking water infrastructure projects.

+ I have experience interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and/or contract documents for ANY engineering, architectural, or construction project NOT related to drinking water, wastewater, OR non-point source and stormwater infrastructure projects.

+ I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to engineering, architectural design, or construction management.

+ I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to interpreting engineering plans, specifications, or contract documents.

+ The type(s) of projects for which you interpreted engineering plans, specifications, and/or contract documents.

+ Your level or responsibility.

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - WRITES TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

Writes technical documents such as water quality reports, quarterly reports, annual reports, regulations, and technical guidance, standards, and procedures for the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of facilities and programs.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ I have experience independently writing technical documents for internal AND public use. I was solely responsible for the content of the documents.

+ I have experience independently writing technical documents for internal OR public use. I was solely responsible for the content of the documents.

+ I have experience drafting PORTIONS of written technical documents. Someone else was responsible for the final content of the documents.

+ I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, report writing, or business writing.

+ I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

16

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to technical writing, including the type(s) of documents you wrote.

+ Your level of responsibility.

17

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides technical and engineering guidance regarding state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to drinking water infrastructure projects to a variety of stakeholders such as government officials, staff, the regulated community, the public, or consultants.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ I have experience providing technical and engineering guidance regarding environmental laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to DRINKING WATER infrastructure projects to others.

+ I have experience providing technical and engineering guidance regarding environmental laws, rules, regulations, and policies related to WASTEWATER OR NON-POINT SOURCE AND STORMWATER infrastructure projects to others. My experience does NOT include providing guidance related to drinking water infrastructure projects.

+ I have experience providing technical guidance regarding the environmental laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable to ANY engineering, architectural, or construction project to others.

+ I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to environmental engineering.

+ I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

19

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to providing technical and engineering assistance.

+ The topic(s) on which you provided technical and engineering assistance.

+ Your level of responsibility.

20

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

21

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – ASSESSES PROJECT PLANS

Identifies drinking water, wastewater, or non-point source and stormwater infrastructure improvement project alternatives. Assesses each plan for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. Determines and addresses areas of concern and selects most cost-effective solution for implementation.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ I have experience assessing DRINKING WATER infrastructure project plans for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. I recommended revisions to correct or improve inadequacies.

+ I have experience assessing WASTEWATER OR NON-POINT SOURCE AND STORMWATER infrastructure project plans for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. I recommended revisions to correct or improve inadequacies.

+ I have experience assessing project plans for infrastructure projects OTHER THAN that of drinking water, wastewater, or non-point source and stormwater for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, OR compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. I recommended revisions to correct or improve inadequacies.

+ I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

22

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to assessing plans for infrastructure projects, including the type(s) of projects.

+ The actual duties you performed related to recommending revisions to correct or improve inadequacies in the design, construction, or costs of infrastructure projects, including the type(s) of projects.

+ Your level of responsibility.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov