Reference #: 4659582
THE POSITION
The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for an Air Quality Engineering Trainee to join their team in Dauphin County. In this role, you will embark on a comprehensive 12-month training program designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to become an Air Quality Engineering Specialist. Throughout this training, you will engage in professional activities that involve providing technical, engineering, and regulatory assistance to a diverse range of stakeholders, including regional staff, industries, consultants, environmental organizations, and private citizens, all concerning various elements of the Department's Air Quality Programs. Upon successful completion of the training, you will advance to the position of Air Quality Engineering Specialist, stepping into a vital role that contributes to the protection and improvement of air quality in the region.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The responsibilities are centered around the evaluation of air emissions from a technical and economic perspective, as well as the assessment of related air pollution control technologies. This role involves addressing inquiries, creating and updating necessary documentation and guidelines, and offering support to regional offices. Additionally, it includes the examination of Plan Approvals and Operating Permits that are issued by the staff of regional offices, ensuring compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act, the Air Pollution Control Act, and relevant regulations. The position also entails acquiring skills to conduct technical and economic analyses for various special projects. Furthermore, the individual contributes to the New Source Review Section within the Permits Division of the Bureau of Air Quality, where they review and draft technical comments pertaining to air quality regulations.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 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week with supervisor approval. 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. Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $64,861.00 (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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of engineering experience, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; orA bachelor's degree in the field of engineering.
Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Conditions of Employment:This position will require possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's 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.
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 will 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.
