Environmental Trainee (Air Quality)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Ibrido; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Telework up to 3 days/week

Descrizione del lavoro

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Trainee (Air Quality) to help strengthen the accuracy of air emissions data and support environmental objectives. You will learn from experienced staff while contributing to cleaner, healthier communities across the Commonwealth.

The role involves reviewing emission test data, performing calculations, and communicating with facilities.

Competenze

• Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Mansioni

• Technical Reviews: Examine test protocols and reports to verify that they meet state and federal requirements.
• Emission Calculations: Apply scientific math to confirm emission results and develop spreadsheets for technical analysis.
• Procedure Evaluation: Assess how changes to sampling or analytical methods may influence the accuracy of test results.
• Information Gathering: Communicate with regulated facilities, contractors, and staff to obtain details needed for complete reviews.
• Software Use: Work with systems such as PSIMS, eFACTS, and Microsoft Office to manage data and complete assignments.
• Field Observation: Observe and document sampling activities in industrial settings, sometimes at significant heights and in harsh weather.

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field

Descrizione del lavoro

THE POSITION

Are you prepared to advance your scientific expertise while helping safeguard the air that sustains our communities? The Environmental Trainee (Air Quality) with the Department of Environmental Protection plays a key role in strengthening the accuracy of air emissions data and supporting vital environmental objectives. In this position, you will learn from seasoned professionals and contribute to cleaner, healthier communities across the Commonwealth. Apply today to join a team that values professional growth, public service, and meaningful environmental impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the review and improvement of air emission testing data from landfill and landfill gas sources. The work strengthens the accuracy of data used for compliance, planning, and environmental decision-making. As a Environmental Trainee (Air Quality), you will perform the following duties:

• Technical Reviews: Examine test protocols and reports to verify that they meet state and federal requirements
• Emission Calculations: Apply scientific math to confirm emission results and develop spreadsheets for technical analysis
• Procedure Evaluation: Assess how changes to sampling or analytical methods may influence the accuracy of test results
• Information Gathering: Communicate with regulated facilities, contractors, and staff to obtain details needed for complete reviews
• Software Use: Work with systems such as the Pennsylvania SourceTest Information Management System (PSIMS) , the Environment Facility Application Compliance Tracking System (eFACTS) , and Microsoft Office to manage data and complete assignments
• Field Observation: Observe and document sampling activities in industrial settings, sometimes at significant heights and in harsh weather

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require travel.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirement

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.