- Salary: $61,868.00 – $93,966.00 Annually
- Location: Dauphin County, PA
- Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
- Job Number: CS-2023-50748-75670
- Department: Department of Environmental Protection
- Division: EP Bur Cln Wtr NPDES Prmtng Di
- Opening Date: 05/03/2023
- Closing Date: 5/17/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
- Job Code: 75670
- Position Number: 00091587
- Union: Non Union
- Bargaining Unit: B3
- Pay Group: ST08
- Bureau/Division Code: 00353860
- Worksite Address: 400 Market Street
- City: Harrisburg
- Zip Code: 17101
- Contact Name: OA, CE Section Intake Division
- Contact Email: RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
- Bureau/Division: Bureau Clean Water National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permitting Division
THE POSITION
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking candidates who are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania’s citizens and environment. If you are interested in furthering your Commonwealth career as a Water Program Specialist, apply today to become a part of our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides technical services for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permitting Division in DEP’s Bureau of Clean Water. The focus of the position is on technical support and program development for the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) program and Act 167 stormwater management program.
Additional information regarding the duties of this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, with 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. 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:
- 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
Agency: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address: 613 North Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website: http://www.employment.pa.gov
