Environmental Chemist 2Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4724158) ApplyEnvironmental Chemist 2Salary$66,250.00 - $100,636.00 AnnuallyLocation Westmoreland County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCSSC-2024-11818-15080DepartmentDepartment of Environmental ProtectionDivisionEP BAQ Air Qlty Mntrng DivOpening Date12/05/2024Closing Date12/18/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code15080Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionNon UnionBargaining UnitB3Pay GroupST08Bureau / Division Code35/2720Bureau / DivisionEP Bureau Air Quality - Air Quality Monitoring DivisionWorksite Address131 Broadview RoadCityNew Stanton, PennsylvaniaZip Code15672Contact NameSusan Kreiser-ArrayContact Emailskreiserar@pa.gov
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THE POSITIONThe Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for a qualified Environmental Chemist 2 to join their team. This role involves performing advanced air toxics sampling studies utilizing automated gas chromatography systems. Candidates should possess the skills necessary to operate Auto GC and various other instruments at field monitoring locations. Do not miss the opportunity to apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this role, you will act as a technical authority in the field of air monitoring, ensuring that the established rules, regulations, and policies related to the air monitoring program, as well as any specialized sampling studies, are consistently enforced throughout the state. You will be tasked with conducting initial quality control assessments and addressing any discrepancies in the data. Additionally, you will identify and rectify any operational challenges or malfunctions associated with the gas chromatography (GC) system. Your responsibilities will also include designing and assessing optimal air sampling methodologies for various hazardous substances, leveraging your expertise in sampling strategies, site selection criteria, and the limitations inherent to sampling equipment. Collaboration with colleagues will be essential as you engage in data analysis, risk assessment, report composition, and the effective presentation of findings. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=50697775) . Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of experience as an Environmental Chemist 1; or
Eight years of professional chemical analytical experience which included analyzing a wide variety of chemicals and interpreting the analysis; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
This particular position also requires possession of a valid PA Class C non-commercial driver's license.
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 .
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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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Selective Cert- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
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If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Environmental Chemist 1 for two or more years full-time?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess eight or more years of full-time professional chemical analytical experience which included analyzing a wide variety of chemicals and interpreting the analysis?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed any graduate-level coursework in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related area? If yes, you must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application in order for this education to be considered in the eligibility determination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. Upload transcripts using the "Attachments" tab on the left. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – DATA ANALYSISAnalyzes air quality data to identify trends, patterns, and relationships by examining various environmental variables, including pollutant concentrations, meteorological factors, and seasonal variations. Compares the results against environmental standards and assesses potential health and environmental risks.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience analyzing air quality data to identify trends, patterns, or relationships. I compared the data against environmental standards to assess health or environmental risks.
B. I have experience analyzing air quality data to identify trends, patterns, or relationships. SOMEONE ELSE compared the data against environmental standards to assess risks.
C. I have experience analyzing data NOT RELATED to air quality to identify trends, patterns, or relationships.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience analyzing air quality data.
Your experience assessing health and environmental risks.
Your level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEProvides and presents information to external and internal parties regarding the development, implementation, and conclusions of chemical analyses. Interprets environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to air monitoring and sampling.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing information regarding the development, implementation, or conclusions of chemical analyses; AND I have experience interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures to others.
B. I have experience providing information regarding the development, implementation, or conclusions of chemical analyses; OR I have experience interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, or procedures to others.
C. I have experience providing guidance regarding rules, regulations, standards, policies, or procedures NOT RELATED to the environment.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience providing information regarding the development, implementation, or conclusions of chemical analyses.
The type(s) of rules, regulations, policies, or procedures you interpreted or provided guidance.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – TECHNICAL WRITINGWrites narrative technical documents such as analytical assessments, standard operating procedures, fact sheets, policy documents, and other technical reports related to air quality. Writes letters, reports, and other correspondence to exchange information with the public, facility operators, chemists, engineers, architects, government officials, and supervisors.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing narrative technical documents such as fact sheets, policy documents, or technical reports related to air quality; AND I have written letters or other correspondence to exchange information.
B. I have experience writing letters or other correspondence to exchange information. I DID NOT write narrative technical documents.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, writing studies, report writing, or professional writing.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of documents you wrote and the topic(s).
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – CALIBRATES AND USES INSTRUMENTSOperates and calibrates instruments for air monitoring, meteorological measurements, and chemical analysis including sensors, analyzers, and detectors such as Gas Chromatography (GC), Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection (GC-FID), and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectral (GC/MS). Identify and troubleshoot malfunctions, conduct repairs, and maintain detailed records.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience operating and calibrating instruments for air monitoring, meteorological measurements, or chemical analysis. I identified or troubleshot malfunctions and conducted repairs.
B. I have experience operating or calibrating instruments for air monitoring, meteorological measurements, or chemical analysis. I DID NOT identify or troubleshoot malfunctions or conduct repairs.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to instrument calibration, calibration standards, or advanced calibration devices.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The type(s) of instruments you operated or calibrated and the purpose.
Your experience identifying or troubleshooting malfunctions or conducting repairs.
The actual duties you performed.
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