THE POSITION
Join the Department of Environmental Protection as an Air Monitoring Equipment Specialist and help protect air quality across Pennsylvania. This role will provide you with the chance to work with advanced particulate monitoring equipment in the field every day. You will support a mission that keeps our communities healthy and informed. Step into a position where your commitment makes a real difference.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on operating and maintaining enhanced particulate monitoring samplers that run every day throughout the southeastern region of Pennsylvania. The role requires precise scheduling and dependable daily performance to ensure accurate sample collection and delivery. As a Air Monitoring Equipment Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
- Sampler Operation: Install and retrieve particulate filters, record data, and observe sampler performance at assigned sites
- Special Sampling: Provide additional sampling support during special events or surge conditions
- Data Entry: Complete required entries in the Sample Tracking Tool Portal and use backup forms when needed
- Site Maintenance: Perform upkeep tasks such as vegetation control and minor repairs at sampling locations
- Equipment Care: Conduct maintenance and repairs on sampling units and prepare necessary materials for daily use
- Sample Transport: Deliver collected filters to designated meeting points and the laboratory with strict timing
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- This position works on a rotating schedule, totaling 75 hours bi-weekly. Overtime and travel may be required.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827 (before taxes).
- 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 technical experience testing and repairing electronic or electrical equipment; or
- An associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering technology, information sciences and technology, 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 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirements:
- This position requires possession of 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.
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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
