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Hazardous Waste Permitting Program Specialist (Solid Waste Program Specialist)

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-30151-75850

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP BWM Hazdous Wste Mgmt Div

Opening Date

07/28/2025

Closing Date

8/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

75850

Position Number

00085449

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00352510

Bureau / Division

EP BWM Hazardous Waste Management Division

Worksite Address

400 Market Street, 14th Floor

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17105

Contact Name

Susan Kreiser-Array

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Department of Environmental Protection is actively looking to hire a Hazardous Waste Permitting Program Specialist. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary staff member responsible for overseeing the implementation and assessment of the Corrective Action Work Share and Financial Assurance components of Pennsylvania's hazardous waste management program. Your expertise will be crucial in providing technical support to both regional and central office staff, as well as to regulated entities, ensuring that these essential programs are executed with efficiency, effectiveness, and uniformity across the Commonwealth. If you are passionate about environmental protection and want to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply now!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will serve as a key liaison among various departmental bureaus and offices, as well as with state and federal entities, specifically focusing on hazardous waste corrective action and financial assurance initiatives. Your responsibilities will include making routine decisions guided by established regulations, policies, and directives. You will also be tasked with the development and revision of policy and procedural guidance documents to ensure compliance and clarity. Additionally, you will prepare scopes of work for contracts and oversee the procurement of contractors through the Department of Environmental Protection's Contracts, Procurement, and Bonding Division.

A significant aspect of your role will involve coordinating and assessing the statewide hazardous waste corrective action work share program, as well as preparing mid-year and end-of-year progress reports for the Environmental Protection Agency. You will also be responsible for drafting annual financial assurance notifications to facilities permitted under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. As the Project Manager and Project Officer, you will oversee work activities related to the corrective action work share program, review and provide feedback on proposed legislation and regulations pertinent to Pennsylvania's hazardous waste program, and monitor any planned or proposed changes to the federal hazardous waste program to ensure alignment and compliance.

Interested in learning more? Additional information regarding the duties of this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00085449) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment.

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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:

+ Two years of experience as a Solid Waste Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training which affords the applicant the required knowledges and abilities.

Special Requirement:

+ This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Other Requirements:

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

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 will 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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

Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered yes to the above question, 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 been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Solid Waste Specialist for two or more years full-time?

+ 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 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 many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in the field of solid waste?

+ 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 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.

07

How much graduate level coursework have you completed in a physical or biological science or closely related environmental 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 a 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 or more credits

+ 15 but less than 30 credits

+ Less than 15 credits

+ None

08

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

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – REVIEWS PERMIT DOCUMENTATIONReviews hazardous waste permit applications, financial assurance documentation for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted facilities, and contract documentation for RCRA Corrective Action Workshare Program to ensure that applicable documentation is complete, feasible, and complies with laws, regulations, and departmental policy. Issues authorizations or denials.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience reviewing hazardous waste permit applications, financial documentation, and contract documentation to ensure documentation is complete, feasible, and complies with laws, regulations, and departmental policy. I was responsible for issuing authorizations or denials.

+ B. I have professional experience reviewing permit applications related to waste processing, disposal, or beneficial use operations to ensure applications are complete and comply with laws, regulations, and department policy. I was responsible for issuing authorizations or denials.

+ C. I have professional experience reviewing permit applications related to any regulated environmental program to ensure applications are complete. I was NOT responsible for issuing authorizations or denials.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

10

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 type(s) of permit documentation you reviewed

+ The actual duties you performed (reviewed, reviewed and authorized, etc.)

+ Your level of responsibility

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – READS AND INTERPRETS LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

Reads and interprets state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hazardous waste and other waste-related activities. Provides technical guidance and information to field personnel, the regulated community, government officials, and the public.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience reading and interpreting state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to HAZARDOUS WASTE activities. I provided technical guidance and information to field personnel, the regulated community, government officials, or the public.

+ B. I have experience reading and interpreting state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to SOLID WASTE activities. I provided technical guidance to field personnel, the regulated community, government officials, or the public.

+ C. I have experience reading and interpreting state and federal environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to ANY regulated environmental program. I provided technical guidance to field personnel, the regulated community, government officials, or the public.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

12

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 type(s) of environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures you read and interpreted

+ The audience for which you provided technical assistance related to the environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures you read and interpreted

+ The actual duties you performed

+ Your level of responsibility

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – TECHNICAL WRITING

Composes narrative technical documents such as rules and regulations, fact sheets, policy documents, enforcement documents, technical reports, FAQs, mail inserts, etc. related to hazardous waste activities. Prepares letters, reports, and other written correspondence to exchange information with the public, facility operators, engineers, architects, governmental officials, and supervisors.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience composing narrative technical documents such as rules and regulations, fact sheets, policy documents, technical reports, FAQs, mail inserts, etc. AND I have prepared letters and other written correspondence to exchange information with the public, facility operators, engineers, architects, governmental officials, and supervisors.

+ B. I have experience preparing letters and other written correspondence to exchange information with the public, facility operators, engineers, architects, governmental officials, and supervisors. I have NOT composed narrative technical documents such as rules and regulations, fact sheets, policy documents, enforcement documents, technical reports, etc.

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

+ D. I have NO experience or education 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 type(s) of documents you composed

+ Your level of responsibility

15

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

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Researches and analyzes scientific literature, reports, and data to keep abreast of current trends in the field of hazardous waste and other waste management activities, and to evaluate new and emerging technologies. Recommends improvements to permit applications, forms, and department policies and procedures that will ultimately benefit the environment, the regulated community, and the health and safety of the public.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience researching scientific literature, reports, and data related to the field of HAZARDOUS WASTE management AND I evaluated new and emerging technologies and recommended improvements to policies and procedures.

+ B. I have experience researching scientific literature, reports, and data related to the field of SOLID WASTE management AND I evaluated new and emerging technologies and recommended improvements to policies and procedures.

+ C. I have experience researching scientific literature, reports, and data related to any regulated environmental field/program AND I evaluated new and emerging technologies and recommended improvements to policies and procedures.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental resource management, environmental studies, environmental pollution control, environmental engineering, environmental science, environmental health, environmental protection, or earth science.

+ E. I have NO experience or education 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 type(s) of scientific literature, reports and data you researched

+ The field that relates to the scientific literature, reports and data you researched

+ Any improvements to department policies and procedures you recommended

+ Your level of responsibility

18

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

19

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - TRAINING

Develops and presents training courses to field personnel on the interpretation and application of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and new techniques or methods developed for use in the field of solid waste management.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing and presenting training related to solid waste management.

+ B. I have experience developing and presenting training on topics related to ANY regulated environmental program.

+ C. I have experience assisting others or working as part of a team to develop or present training on ANY topic.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to speech communications, public speaking, or training and development.

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

20

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 type(s) of training you developed

+ The type(s) of training you presented

+ Your level of responsibility

21

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

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov