JOB
Step into a role where your work protects the health of rivers and streams across Pennsylvania. As an Environmental Engineering Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will help guide important decisions that shape clean water efforts. This position offers the chance to support communities while building a strong and meaningful career. Apply today and become part of a team that safeguards our waterways!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position plays a key role in reviewing applications and technical information that ensure wastewater systems meet state and federal laws. As a Environmental Engineering Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
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Permit Review: Conduct technical evaluations of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and Water Quality Management applications to ensure compliance with environmental laws
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Effluent Analysis: Analyze data and establish limits that protect water quality in receiving streams
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Field Inspections: Perform site visits to observe facility conditions and confirm consistency with approved designs
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Interagency Coordination: Work with local, state, and federal partners to address questions and develop solutions
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Report Preparation: Draft documents, letters, and technical summaries that support permit decisions
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment
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Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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Occasional overnight travel for training and statewide meetings.
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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 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 Norristown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $70,592.00 (before taxes).
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
