THE POSITION

NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-75679-75450. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2024 TO FEBRUARY 19, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Have you ever wanted to have an impact on Pennsylvania's air quality future? The Bureau of Air Quality is looking for an enthusiastic and qualified professional Air Quality Program Specialist to implement the Commonwealth's rules and regulations relative to the auditing and certification of continuous emission monitoring systems.

If you have the skill, we have the opportunity! Apply today.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

To excel in this role, you will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS).

These systems are crucial for conducting CEMS field system inspections and performance audits, and it will be your duty to ensure their proper functioning.

Additionally, you will be conducting CEM workshops for facility owners and operators and DEP Regional Office personnel, where you will provide valuable insights into DEP rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Furthermore, you will represent DEP in meetings with company officials and the public, addressing any concerns or inquiries related to DEP.

Lastly, you will be involved in the technical evaluation of companies' monitoring plan applications and the review of proposed test protocols.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7 : 30 AM to 3 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Travel for site visits, meetings, and training is required.
• 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 :

• Two years of experience as an Air Quality Specialist; or
• One year of experience as an Air Monitoring Program Supervisor; or
• Three years of professional work in the control and abatement of air pollution and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or an environmental field closely related to Air Quality Management; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and / or training.

Special Requirement :

This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements :

• PA residency requirement 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 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.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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.

Last updated : 2024-03-22