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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-2025-24729-14520

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP BAQ Source Tstng Mntrng Div

Opening Date

05/19/2025

Closing Date

6/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14520

Position Number

00268905

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

35/2740

Bureau / Division

EP BAQ Source Tstng Mntrng Div

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17105

Contact Name

Susan Kreiser-Array

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

If you have a strong commitment to environmental conservation and are looking to build a career in environmental engineering, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites you to consider an exciting opportunity as an Environmental Engineering Specialist. We are in search of a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who possesses a genuine desire to learn and grow within the field. In this role, you will have the chance to contribute to vital projects aimed at safeguarding our natural resources and promoting sustainable practices. Your work will involve collaborating with a team of experts, engaging in innovative problem-solving, and applying engineering principles to address pressing environmental challenges. This position not only offers a platform for professional development but also allows you to make a meaningful impact on the environment and the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Environmental Engineering Specialist, you will operate under the guidance of a licensed professional engineer, engaging in a diverse range of tasks associated with continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS). Your responsibilities will encompass aiding in the certification and auditing processes of CEMS, meticulously reviewing emissions reports generated by these systems, and contributing to the development and enhancement of the CEM Data Processing System Application. Additionally, you will be involved in the technical and engineering evaluation of test protocols, observing and assessing performance tests executed by facility operators. Effective communication with company officials will be essential, as you will discuss monitoring strategies, testing protocols, results, and emissions data. Furthermore, you will participate in public meetings alongside company representatives to address and clarify the Department of Environmental Protection's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged in compliance efforts.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 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.

+ This position may require travel as needed.

+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,678 (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:

+ 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; or

+ 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.

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

Condition of Employment:

+ This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

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

+ 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 [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/test once for 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

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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

Condition of Employment-Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

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

03

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

+ Yes

+ No

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

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

06

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.

07

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 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 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

08

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

09

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

10

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

+ Yes

+ No

11

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.

12

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 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 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

13

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

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DATA COLLECTION AND CALCULATION

Collect and review data from facilities and consultants regarding potential and actual air pollution contamination. Perform mathematical and engineering calculations to verify data is accurate. Take corrective action for any data discrepancies.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience collecting and reviewing data regarding potential or actual air pollution contamination. I verified the data calculations or took corrective action for discrepancies.

+ B. I have experience collecting and reviewing data regarding potential or actual environmental contamination NOT related to air pollution. I verified the data calculations or took corrective action for discrepancies.

+ C. I have experience collecting and reviewing data regarding potential or actual air pollution or environmental contamination. I did NOT verify the data calculations or take corrective action for discrepancies.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to mathematics, data collection, data analysis, or environmental engineering.

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

15

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.

+ You experience collecting and reviewing data regarding potential or actual air or environmental contamination.

+ You experience verifying data calculations or taking correction action for discrepancies.

+ The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

16

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

+ Credits/Clock Hours

17

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ANALYZE PROCESSES FOR COMPLIANCE

Analyze air contamination treatment processes for efficiency. Analyze stationary sources of emissions at facilities to ensure they are operating effectively, functioning properly, and in compliance with allowable emission rates.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience analyzing air contamination treatment processes or stationary sources of emissions at facilities to ensure efficient operations or compliance with allowable emission rates.

+ B. I have experience analyzing environmental treatment processes or equipment at facilities to ensure compliance with rules or regulations.

+ C. I have experience analyzing environmental treatment processes or equipment at facilities to ensure efficient operations. I did NOT verify compliance with rules or regulations.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to compliance, operations management, environmental treatment processes, equipment operations, or process engineering.

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

18

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.

+ Your experience analyzing air contamination or environmental treatment processes.

+ Your experience analyzing stationary sources of emissions or equipment at facilities.

+ Your experience ensuring efficient operations or compliance with regulations.

+ The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

19

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

+ Credits/Clock Hours

20

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Write technical letters, memoranda, and other correspondence for staff, facilities, consultants, agencies, or the public regarding emissions testing and test protocols.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience writing technical letters, memos, or other correspondence related to emissions testing and test protocols. I was responsible for the final content of the documents.

+ B. I have experience writing PORTIONS or DRAFTING technical letters, memos, or other correspondence related to emissions testing and test protocols. Someone else was responsible for the final content of the documents.

+ C. I have experience writing technical letters, memos, or other correspondence NOT RELATED TO emissions testing and test protocols.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, business writing, English composition, or journalism.

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

21

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.

+ Your experience writing/drafting technical letters, memos, or other correspondence.

+ The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.

22

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

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov