Water Program Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated Water Program Specialist to join its Department of Environmental Protection. In this role, you'll work to ensure the integrity and management of drinking water data, contributing to public health and environmental protection in Pennsylvania. As part of a committed team, you will facilitate quality assurance for laboratory samples and manage documentation processes. Interested candidates with a background in environmental sciences are encouraged to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional environmental protection experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sample data quality from accredited laboratories.
• Support internal and external users in utilizing the Drinking Water Electronic Laboratory Reporting (DWELR) system.
• Engage in system management and data verification activities.

Skills

Environmental Protection

Attention to Detail

Data Verification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological, Physical, or Environmental Sciences

Job description

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THE POSITION

Are you eager to enhance your career while contributing positively to Pennsylvania's environment? The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a committed and meticulous individual to join the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Operations and Monitoring Division. If you aspire to have a fulfilling career dedicated to safeguarding public health and the environment, consider applying for our Water Program Specialist position and take the first step on this rewarding career path with us!

THE POSITION

Are you eager to enhance your career while contributing positively to Pennsylvania's environment? The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a committed and meticulous individual to join the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, Operations and Monitoring Division. If you aspire to have a fulfilling career dedicated to safeguarding public health and the environment, consider applying for our Water Program Specialist position and take the first step on this rewarding career path with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is a specialized role within the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water at the Department of Environmental Protection. As the liaison to the Bureau of Laboratory's Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP), you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all sample data submitted to the bureau originates from accredited laboratories and meets the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will also include providing support to both internal and external users, particularly those utilizing the Drinking Water Electronic Laboratory Reporting (DWELR) system. Additionally, you will engage in system management, document management, and data verification activities to uphold the integrity of the Bureau's data and its management programs.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Some travel may be required
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a 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.
• 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.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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Government Administration

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