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Water Program Specialist

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-39929-75670

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP BSDW Op Mntrng Div

Opening Date

01/08/2026

Closing Date

1/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

75670

Position Number

50546237

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

B3

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00353930

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Operations and Monitoring 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

Clean water is the foundation of public health. Are you ready to lead the charge in ensuring the Commonwealth has that strong foundation? The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is excited to welcome a diligent Water Program Specialist to serve as a key architect of our statewide Safe Drinking Water (SDW) Program. Here, you will be the expert on compliance, enforcement, and surveillance, ensuring every drop of water Pennsylvanians drink meets our rigorous standards. Do not miss this opportunity for a challenging, yet fulfilling career where you can make a positive difference throughout your community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Water Program Specialist, you will be responsible for the d evelopment, implementation, and evaluation of the surveillance, compliance, enforcement, data management, and operational evaluation elements of the Commonwealth’s statewide SDW Program to ensure uniform program compliance. Work will involve interpreting assignments, rules, regulations, and procedures, and providing technical assistance to employees, federal and state agencies, professional organizations, and the public relating to the SDW Program.

In addition, you will serve as the liaison with the Department of Health’s toxicologists to identify and evaluate available risk assessment and health advisory information for regulated and unregulated contaminants in drinking water. You will also provide comprehensive training to field staff and the regulated community regarding new regulations and other technical topics to improve implementation of, and compliance with, the drinking water program. Effective communication is key, as you will be participating in a wide-range of meetings, conferences, hearings, and other public forums to explain a variety of existing and new state or federal regulations.

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=50546237) .

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.

+ This position requires travel to training events, meetings, conferences, and regional offices.

+ 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

+ 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:

+ Three years of professional environmental protection experience; and a bachelor’s degree in the biological, physical, or environmental sciences, engineering, or in a field closely related to environmental protection or regulation;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional environmental protection experience.

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.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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !

See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

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 3 or more years of full-time professional environmental protection experience?

+ 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

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

04

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS, AND EVALUATES A DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMDevelops, implements, and evaluates a drinking water management program to ensure program standards and requirements are being met.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing, implementing, AND evaluating a drinking water management program.

+ B. I have experience developing, implementing, OR evaluating a drinking water management program.

+ C. I have experience developing, implementing, or evaluating ANY environmental management program NOT related to drinking water.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to environmental science, or environmental or civil engineering.

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

05

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 developing, implementing, or evaluating a drinking water management or other environmental management program.

+ Your level of responsibility.

06

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

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – DATA MANAGEMENTAnalyzes water program data entered in various computer systems to determine data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, rectify data rejection issues, and generate reports to provide information for use by government agencies, environmental groups, agency personnel, clients, or industry associations.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience analyzing water program data to determine data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, or rectify data rejection issues.

+ B. I have experience analyzing program data NOT related to water to determine data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, or rectify data rejection issues.

+ C. I have successfully completed college level coursework related to data management, data analysis, or computer science.

+ D. I have NO experience or training 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.

+ Your experience analyzing program data to determine data accuracy, resolve discrepancies, or rectify data rejection issues.

+ The type(s) of data you analyzed.

+ The actual duties you performed.

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 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONWrites responses to inquiries from the general public, federal and state government personnel, and other interested parties seeking public information concerning water systems, water management programs, and public health drinking water safety.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience writing correspondence regarding water management programs or safe drinking water. I WAS responsible for the final content of these documents.

+ B. I have experience drafting PORTIONS OR SECTIONS of correspondence regarding water management programs or safe drinking water. I was NOT responsible for the final content of the documents.

+ C. I have experience writing or drafting correspondence NOT related to water management programs or safe drinking water.

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

+ E. I have NO experience or training 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 type(s) of correspondence you wrote and the topic(s).

+ The actual duties you performed and 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 4 – CREATES AND PRESENTS TRAININGCreates and presents training to agency staff and the regulated community regarding drinking water regulatory requirements and strategies to maintain compliance. Makes improvements to the training program based on evaluation results.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience creating AND presenting training related to drinking water regulatory requirements.

+ B. I have experience creating OR presenting training related to drinking water regulatory requirements.

+ C. I have experience creating or presenting training NOT related to drinking water regulatory requirements.

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

+ E. I have NO experience or training 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.

+ Your experience creating or presenting training.

+ The topic(s) of the training.

+ The actual duties you performed and 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 5 – REVIEWS AND INTERPRETS STATUTES AND REGULATIONS AND ASSESSES IMPACTReviews and interprets safe drinking water-related federal and state statutes and regulations and assesses the impact on policies and procedures.Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience reviewing or interpreting safe drinking water-related federal or state statutes or regulations AND assessing the impact on program policies or procedures.

+ B. I have experience reviewing or interpreting safe drinking water-related federal or state statutes or regulations. I DID NOT assess the impact on program policies or procedures.

+ C. I have experience reviewing or interpreting environmental-related federal or state statutes or regulations NOT related to safe drinking water.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to policy interpretation, or government and legal research.

+ E. I have NO experience or training 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.

+ Your experience reviewing or interpreting federal or state statutes or regulations and the type(s).

+ Your experience assessing the impact on program policies or procedures.

+ The actual duties you performed.

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

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov