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Program Analyst 2

Salary

$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-24872-08060

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP Bur Oil Gas Plng Prgm Mgmt

Opening Date

05/14/2025

Closing Date

5/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

08060

Position Number

00086978

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

8100

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Oil and Gas Planning and Program Management

Worksite Address

400 Market St

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

OA, CE DEP

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

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THE POSITION

The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a talented individual with a keen eye for detail and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to fill the position of Program Analyst 2. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a vibrant team dedicated to the critical mission of environmental preservation. In this role, you will face a variety of challenges that will not only test your skills but also allow you to make a significant impact in the field. By leveraging your expertise, you will contribute to initiatives that promote sustainability and protect natural resources. If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career path that aligns with your passion for the environment, we encourage you to apply today and take the first step toward making a difference with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role involves advanced professional responsibilities focused on the analysis and evaluation of the Bureau of Oil and Gas Planning and Program Management (Bureau) within the Office of Oil and Gas Management (OOGM). The position entails conducting complex analytical and evaluative tasks at the program level, particularly concerning the development, implementation, and maintenance of data management systems. The individual in this role will collaborate with OOGM staff to document, enhance, and sustain various online applications and databases pertinent to the Bureau's operations. Additionally, the work includes assessing and ensuring the quality of the OOGM data management systems, specifically those related to oil and gas data. A strong understanding of various data sources is essential, as the incumbent will be responsible for preparing intricate reports derived from these sources to inform recommendations for the effective administration of the program. Furthermore, the position demands technical expertise in analytical processes and data sets. The incumbent will also act as the bureau’s primary federal grants compliance coordinator, serving as a liaison between OOGM and the Department of Environmental Protection’s Grants Center, the Office of Fiscal Management, and the Office of Contracts and Procurement. Ultimately, this role requires thorough analysis of OOGM data and the preparation of diverse, complex reports that detail the contributions of OOGM staff, contractors, and grant subrecipients in meeting various federal grant reporting obligations.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00086978) .

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 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: 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:

+ One year as a Program Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

+ Two years of analytical experience, one of which includes professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, and a bachelor's degree; or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ 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 been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Program Analyst 1 for one or more years full-time?

+ 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 experiencemustalso 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 analytical experience, one year of which included professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, do you possess?

(Program evaluation is defined as interpreting and assessing the mission, goals, and objectives of a program area, the eligibility criteria for participants, and the required outcomes. Development of program recommendations is defined as utilizing the results of internal/external qualitative or quantitative research and analysis in order to provide suggestions on how to effectively proceed with the goals and objectives of a program.)

+ 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 experiencemustalso 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

How much graduate coursework have you completed in Qualitative, Quantitative, and Evaluative Research Methodologies; Program Evaluation and Measurement; Marketing Research; Financial Planning; Project Management; or Policy Analysis? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college 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 a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was 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 visitingand clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visitand click on Other Information.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

06

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

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides technical assistance and consultative services to Office of Oil and Gas Management (OOGM) staff regarding the development, implementation, and maintenance of data management systems. Assesses and defines needs or problems and recommends possible solutions.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ I have experience providing technical assistance related to data management systems and consultative services to staff in order to identify needs and answer questions. I was also responsible for recommending possible solutions to problems or concerns.

+ I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative services to staff in order to identify needs and answer questions. I was also responsible for recommending possible solutions to problems or concerns.

+ I have experience providing technical assistance and consultative services to staff in order to identify needs and answer questions. Someone else was responsible for recommending possible solutions to problems or concerns.

+ I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public relations, counseling, public speaking, psychology, or sociology.

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

08

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work 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 the technical assistance you provided – specify if it was related to data management systems

+ Your level of responsibility

09

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(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – RESEARCH

Conducts research by gathering and organizing pertinent program related data and information such as business practices, objectives, and regulatory requirements to be used in program and policy analysis.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ I have experience researching records and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources.

+ I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.

+ I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or research design and analysis.

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

11

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work 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 conducting research

+ Your level of responsibility

12

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(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PRESENTING INFORMATION

Prepares and presents information, studies, and reports orally and in writing on program or project evaluations, development, and analysis to provide information to be used in enhancing and maintaining various online applications and databases. This includes preparing narrative reports, tables, graphs, and charts.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ I have developed AND presented materials regarding program or project evaluations, development, or analysis.

+ I have developed OR presented materials related to program or project evaluations, development, or analysis.

+ I have developed OR presented materials NOT related to program or project evaluation, development, or analysis.

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

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

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work 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 presenting information

+ The types of information you prepared and/or presented

+ Your level of responsibility

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – MANAGING AND ANALYZING INFORMATION

Reviews and analyzes records, reports, documents, and other technical information to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Office of Oil and Gas Management (OOGM). Utilizes computer software to analyze data for use in reports and presentations supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of data management systems.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ I have experience performing data analysis including choosing the data analysis method.

+ I have experience performing data analysis based on the data analysis method that someone else chose.

+ I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis.

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

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work 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 data analysis

+ Your level of responsibility

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three 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(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov