Senior Environmental Chemist: Air Emissions & Field Testing

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days/week

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Environmental Chemist 2 to lead statewide air emissions testing, ensuring data accuracy to support environmental decisions. You will assist compliance, improve testing programs, and contribute to cleaner air across the Commonwealth.

The role includes technical reviews, data analysis, field sampling leadership, and development of guidance documents. Telework options may be available; travel could be required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Environmental Chemist 1 or equivalent Federal/ Commonwealth title.
• Eight years of professional chemical analytics experience including interpreting analyses.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Technical Reviews: evaluate testing protocols and reports for regulatory compliance.
• Data Analysis: verify emission results and develop supporting spreadsheets.
• Sampling Evaluation: assess procedures and impact of equipment on results.
• Stakeholder Support: provide technical assistance to facilities, contractors, and agencies.
• Field Testing Leadership: observe and lead air emission sampling in industrial settings.
• Program Documentation: write and review regulations, guidance, and procedures.

Skills

Two years experience as Environmental

Eight years analytical experience

Equivalent combination of experience

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Environmental Chemist 2 to lead statewide air emissions testing, ensuring data accuracy to support environmental decisions. You will assist compliance, improve testing programs, and contribute to cleaner air across the Commonwealth.

The role includes technical reviews, data analysis, field sampling leadership, and development of guidance documents. Telework options may be available; travel could be required.